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Beaches

2 Ratings: 5.0

Comedy and Drama movie directed by Garry Marshall

Garry Marshall's 1988 drama about a 30-year friendship between two women, one wealthy (Barbara Hershey) and the other (Bette Midler) seeking her fortune in show business, is well written (based on the novel by Iris Rainer Dart) and nicely textured in … see full wiki

Tags: Movies, Drama Movies, Comedy Movies, Dramas

Cast: Barbara Hershey, Bette Midler

Director: Garry Marshall

Genre: Comedy, Drama

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review by Byron_Kolln. February 06, 2005

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classic tale of friendship still a fantastic movie

BEACHES, based on the novel by Iris Rainer Dart, is a fantastic and emotion-driven drama/comedy. Bette Midler and Barbara Hershey turn in fabulous fully-realised performances as two best friends who share an amazing relationship. On the beach in Atlantic City, 11-year-olds CC Bloom and Hillary Whitney strike up a friendship that will endure beyond all obstacles. Through letters spanning the years, the two women vent their frustrations, hopes and dreams. Bette … more

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review by SusiDee34. September 19, 2000

Beaches ~ you ARE the wind beneath my wings

Pros: .. Cons: ..... I read a quotation once that stated "Some people come into your life and quickly go. Some people come into your life and leave footprints on your heart, and you are never the same". That is my impression of this movie. It is unfortunate that this has been rated a definite tear jerking chick flick. It is unfortunate that men do not feel they can or are capable of forming a bond of friendship that … more

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