loss of loved one,female friendship,class differences,buddy,death of mother,childhood friends,dying young,cardiomyopathy,loving,dramatic,intense,adoring,comforting

Beaches (1988)

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Some Friendships Last Forever

A privileged rich debutante and a cynical struggling entertainer share a turbulent, but strong childhood friendship over the years.

Cast & Crew

Director
Garry Marshall
  • Profile picture of Bette Midler
    CC Bloom Bette Midler
  • Profile picture of Barbara Hershey
    Hillary Whitney Essex Barbara Hershey
  • Profile picture of John Heard
    John Pierce John Heard
  • Profile picture of Spalding Gray
    Dr. Richard Milstein Spalding Gray
  • Profile picture of Lainie Kazan
    Leona Bloom Lainie Kazan
  • Profile picture of James Read
    Michael Essex James Read
  • Profile picture of Grace Johnston
    Victoria Essex Grace Johnston
  • Profile picture of Mayim Bialik
    CC (age 11) Mayim Bialik

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Keywords

  • loss of loved one
  • female friendship
  • class differences
  • buddy
  • death of mother
  • childhood friends
  • dying young
  • cardiomyopathy
  • loving
  • dramatic
  • intense
  • adoring
  • comforting