Beaches
“Some Friendships Last Forever”
1988•PG-13•2h 3m•6.7•Released
ComedyDrama
A privileged rich debutante and a cynical struggling entertainer share a turbulent, but strong childhood friendship over the years.
Director
Garry Marshall
Writer
Mary Agnes Donoghue
Budget
$20M
Revenue
$57M
Languages
English
Studio
Touchstone Pictures
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
Allan Kent
Mr. Melman
Phil Leeds
Sammy Pinkers
Lynda Goodfriend
Mrs. Myandowski
Nikki Plant
Iris Myandowski
Michael French
Head Waiter
Production
Company
Touchstone Pictures
Company
All Girl Productions
Company
Silver Screen Partners IV
Producer
Bonnie Bruckheimer
Producer
Bette Midler
Producer
Margaret South
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