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Some Friendships Last Forever
Genres
ComedyDrama
Overview
A privileged rich debutante and a cynical struggling entertainer share a turbulent, but strong childhood friendship over the years.
Details
Budget
$20000000
Revenue
$57041866
Runtime
123 min
Release Date
1988-12-21
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
264
Vote Average
6.693
Cast
Meet the talented actors who bring the movie to life.
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
Robert Ball
Harry
Frank Campanella
Doorman
Diane Frazen
Marjorie
Michael Elias
Seedy Bar Patron
Patrick Richwood
T. Kuhn
Tracy Reiner
Dept. Store Clerk
Zachary Weintraub
ACLU Worker
Nicky Blair
Tavern on the Green Maitre d'
Joshua Levinson
Tavern on the Green Doorman
Lori Marshall
Tavern on the Green Patron
Jenifer Lewis
Diva
Charlotte Crossley
Diva
Julie Bond
Diva
Kimberly Morgan
Diva
Andrea Paris
Diva
Adrienne Parker
Diva
Ken Gibbel
Cowboy Actor
Harvey Miller
The Movie Director
Héctor Elizondo
Judge (uncredited)
Whit Hertford
Tom (uncredited)
Garry Marshall
Audition Director (uncredited)
Lori Sigrist
Twin Cousin (uncredited)
Terri Sigrist
Twin Cousin (uncredited)
Karin Calabro
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