Beaches (1988)
Some Friendships Last Forever
1988 · PG-13 · 2h 3m · Comedy, Drama
Genres: Comedy, Drama
A privileged rich debutante and a cynical struggling entertainer share a turbulent, but strong childhood friendship over the years.
Director: Garry Marshall
Writers: Iris Rainer, Mary Agnes Donoghue
Music by: Georges Delerue
Cinematography: Dante Spinotti
Editor: Richard Halsey
Box office: $57M · Budget: $20M · Rated 6.7/10 by 284 viewers
Cast
Bette Midler as CC BloomBarbara Hershey as Hillary Whitney EssexJohn Heard as John PierceSpalding Gray as Dr. Richard MilsteinLainie Kazan as Leona BloomJames Read as Michael EssexGrace Johnston as Victoria EssexMayim Bialik as CC (age 11)Marcie Leeds as Hillary (age 11)Carol Williard as Aunt VestaAllan Kent as Mr. MelmanPhil Leeds as Sammy PinkersMore like this
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