Beaches (1988)
Some Friendships Last Forever
A privileged rich debutante and a cynical struggling entertainer share a turbulent, but strong childhood friendship over the years.
Director: Garry Marshall
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Runtime: 123 min
Release Date: December 21, 1988
Cast
- Bette Midler - CC Bloom
- Barbara Hershey - Hillary Whitney Essex
- John Heard - John Pierce
- Spalding Gray - Dr. Richard Milstein
- Lainie Kazan - Leona Bloom
- James Read - Michael Essex
- Grace Johnston - Victoria Essex
- Mayim Bialik - CC (age 11)
- Marcie Leeds - Hillary (age 11)
- Carol Williard - Aunt Vesta
Screenplay
- Iris Rainer (Novel)
- Mary Agnes Donoghue (Screenplay)
Music: Georges Delerue
Cinematography: Dante Spinotti
Editing: Richard Halsey
Production: Touchstone Pictures, All Girl Productions, Silver Screen Partners IV
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $20M
Box Office: $57M
Original Language: en
Themes
Friendship and Bonds, Platonic Soulmates and Friendship, Childhood Friends Reunited After Years, Widowhood and Coping with Loss, Stories of Heartbreak and Suffering
Keywords
loss of loved one, female friendship, class differences, buddy, death of mother, childhood friends, dying young, cardiomyopathy, loving, dramatic, intense, adoring, comforting
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Beaches about?
- A privileged rich debutante and a cynical struggling entertainer share a turbulent, but strong childhood friendship over the years.
- Who directed Beaches?
- Beaches was directed by Garry Marshall.
- Who stars in Beaches?
- Beaches stars Bette Midler, Barbara Hershey, John Heard, Spalding Gray, Lainie Kazan, James Read.
- How long is Beaches?
- Beaches has a runtime of 2h 3m (123 minutes).
- What genre is Beaches?
- Beaches is a Comedy, Drama film.
- What is the budget of Beaches?
- Beaches had a budget of $20M.
- How much did Beaches gross?
- Beaches grossed $57M worldwide.
- Where was Beaches produced?
- Beaches was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Beaches?
- The themes of Beaches include: Friendship and Bonds, Platonic Soulmates and Friendship, Childhood Friends Reunited After Years, Widowhood and Coping with Loss, Stories of Heartbreak and Suffering.