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The Whales Of August

The Bluffs (private residence)

Portland · United States  ·  Sisters' summer house

The Whales Of August filmed at The Bluffs (private residence), Portland. The film's main house is this private home on the island's south coast.

Where to go

43.695836, -70.091678
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Probable Named in published production coverage; the coordinate is the place itself, checked against a gazetteer. This is a street or a long feature — the coordinate is a representative point on it, not a single spot.

Good to know

Title
The Whales Of August (1987)
On screen
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In real life
The Bluffs (private residence), Portland
Can you visit?
Private. Not open to visitors
Time to allow
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Confidence
Probable

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Questions

Where exactly did The Whales Of August film at The Bluffs (private residence)?
At 43.695836, -70.091678 in Portland. Named in published production coverage; the coordinate is the place itself, checked against a gazetteer. This is a street or a long feature — the coordinate is a representative point on it, not a single spot.
Can you visit The Bluffs (private residence)?
Private. Not open to visitors.
What else was filmed near The Bluffs (private residence)?
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