"The Screen's Immortals... A movie you'll never forget."

1987

1h 30m

7.0(80 votes)

Drama

Overview

Two aged sisters reflect on life and the past during a late summer day in Maine.

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Cast & Crew

11 members

Acting

Bette Davis

Libby Strong

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Lillian Gish

Sarah Webber

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Vincent Price

Mr. Maranov

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Ann Sothern

Tisha Doughty

Acting

Harry Carey, Jr.

Joshua Brackett

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Margaret Ladd

Young Libby

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Mary Steenburgen

Young Sarah

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Tisha Sterling

Young Tisha

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Frank Grimes

Mr. Beckwith

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Frank Pitkin

Old Randall

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Mike Bush

Young Randall

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