The Whales of August
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Synopsis
Two aged sisters reflect on life and the past during a late summer day in Maine.
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1987 The Whales Of August Official Trailer 1 Nelson Entertainment
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-07-26
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 14, 1987
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lindsay Anderson
- Screenplay & Story
- David Berry
- Original Score
- Alan Price
- Original Title
- The Whales of August
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Nelson Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lindsay Anderson
David Berry
Alan Price
Mike Fash
Nicolas Gaster
Shep Gordon, Carolyn Pfeiffer, Mike Kaplan
Department Leadership Roster
Lindsay Anderson
Director
David Berry
Screenplay
Alan Price
Original Music Composer
Nicolas Gaster
Editor
Jocelyn Herbert
Production Design
Carolyn Pfeiffer
Producer
Mike Kaplan
Producer
Mike Fash
Director of Photography
Rudy Dillon
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Whales of August
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What is The Whales of August about?
Two aged sisters reflect on life and the past during a late summer day in Maine.
Who directed The Whales of August?
The Whales of August was directed by Lindsay Anderson.
Who stars in The Whales of August?
The principal cast of The Whales of August includes Bette Davis, Lillian Gish, Vincent Price, Ann Sothern, Harry Carey Jr..
When was The Whales of August released and how long is it?
The Whales of August was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for The Whales of August?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Whales of August was composed by Alan Price.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Whales of August?
The Whales of August holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).