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Beaches (1988)
6.3
A privileged rich debutante and a cynical struggling entertainer share a turbulent, but strong childhood friendship over the years. Director:Garry Marshall |
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Cast
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| Bette Midler | ... |
CC Bloom
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| Barbara Hershey | ... | ||
| John Heard | ... | ||
| Spalding Gray | ... | ||
| Lainie Kazan | ... | ||
| James Read | ... |
Michael Essex
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| Grace Johnston | ... |
Victoria Essex
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| Mayim Bialik | ... |
CC - Age 11
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Marcie Leeds | ... |
Hillary - Age 11
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Carol Williard | ... |
Aunt Vesta
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Allan Kent | ... |
Mr. Melman
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Phil Leeds | ... |
Sammy Pinkers
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Lynda Goodfriend | ... |
Mrs. Myandowski
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Nikki Plant | ... |
Iris Myandowski
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Michael French | ... |
Head Waiter
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Storyline
When the New York child performer CC Bloom and San Fransisco rich kid Hillary meet in a holiday resort in Atlantic City, it marks the start of a lifetime friendship between them. The two keep in touch through letters for a number of years until Hillary, now a successful lawyer moves to New York to stay with struggling singer CC. The movie shows the various stages of their friendship and their romances including their love for the same man. Written by Sami Al-Taher <staher2000@yahoo.com>
Plot Summary | Plot SynopsisTaglines:
Friends come and go but there's always one you're stuck with for life. See more »Parents Guide:
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Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
(USA) See more »Also Known As:
Forever Friends See more »Filming Locations:
Tavern on the Green - Central Park at W. 67th Street, Central Park, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA See more »Box Office
Opening Weekend:
$198,361 (USA) (26 December 1988) (7 Screens)Gross:
$57,041,866 (USA)Company Credits
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Color (Metrocolor)Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1
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Music and Lyrics by Cole Porter
Arranged by Marc Shaiman, Arif Mardin, Robbie Buchanan and Robbie Kondor
Produced by Arif Mardin
Performed by Bette Midler See more »
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A planned television movie sequel, starring Barbara Eden in the Bette Midler role, was never filmed. See more »Goofs
Anachronisms: When Hilary comes to visit CC in her apartment in 1968, there is a picture of Patty Smith's 1974 album "Wild Horses" on the wall. See more »Soundtracks
"I've Still Got My Health"Music and Lyrics by Cole Porter
Arranged by Marc Shaiman, Arif Mardin, Robbie Buchanan and Robbie Kondor
Produced by Arif Mardin
Performed by Bette Midler See more »
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