Beaches

~Some Friendships Last Forever

Overview

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

Genres

General Information

Release Date: 1988-12-21
Budget: $20000000
Revenue: $57041866
Runtime: 123 min

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