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The Day of the Dolphin

  • 1973
  • PG
  • 1h 44m
IMDb RATING
6.0/10
3.9K
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The Day of the Dolphin (1973)
A marine biologist teaches his dolphins to communicate in English but shady characters plan to kidnap the trained mammals for a more sinister purpose.
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A marine biologist teaches his dolphins to communicate in English but shady characters plan to kidnap the trained mammals for a more sinister purpose.A marine biologist teaches his dolphins to communicate in English but shady characters plan to kidnap the trained mammals for a more sinister purpose.A marine biologist teaches his dolphins to communicate in English but shady characters plan to kidnap the trained mammals for a more sinister purpose.

  • Director
    • Mike Nichols
  • Writers
    • Buck Henry
    • Robert Merle
  • Stars
    • George C. Scott
    • Trish Van Devere
    • Paul Sorvino
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    • IMDb RATING
    6.0/10
    3.9K
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    • Director
      • Mike Nichols
    • Writers
      • Buck Henry
      • Robert Merle
    • Stars
      • George C. Scott
      • Trish Van Devere
      • Paul Sorvino
    • 49User reviews
    • 47Critic reviews
    • 40Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 2 Oscars
      • 1 win & 4 nominations total

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    Top Cast26

    George C. Scott
    George C. Scott
    • Jake Terrell
    Trish Van Devere
    Trish Van Devere
    • Maggie Terrell
    Paul Sorvino
    Paul Sorvino
    • Curtis Mahoney
    John Dehner
    John Dehner
    • Wallingford
    Severn Darden
    Severn Darden
    • Schwinn
    Elizabeth Wilson
    Elizabeth Wilson
    • Mrs. Rome
    William Roerick
    • Dunhill
    Phyllis Davis
    Phyllis Davis
    • Receptionist
    Pat Zurica
    Pat Zurica
    • First Mate
    Jon Korkes
    Jon Korkes
    • David
    Edward Herrmann
    Edward Herrmann
    • Mike
    Leslie Charleson
    Leslie Charleson
    • Maryanne
    Victoria Racimo
    Victoria Racimo
    • Lana
    John David Carson
    John David Carson
    • Larry
    Willie Myers
    • Stone
    • (as Willie Meyers)
    Julie Follansbee
    • Women's Club
    Florence Stanley
    Florence Stanley
    • Women's Club
    Brooke Hayward
    Brooke Hayward
    • Women's Club
    • Director
      • Mike Nichols
    • Writers
      • Buck Henry
      • Robert Merle
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    Did you know

    • Trivia
      The trained dolphins who played Alpha and Beta were named Buck (for screenwriter Buck Henry) and Ginger (for dancer Ginger Rogers). On the next to the last day of filming, when their parts were done, they escaped and never returned.
    • Goofs
      All entries contain spoilers
    • Quotes
      • Harold DeMilo: Are you blackmailing me, Mr Mahoney?
      • Curtis Mahoney: Goodness, no! I'm just an average person with an above average curiosity... and of course I make friends easily.
    • Connections
      Featured in Cursed Films: Rosemary's Baby (2022)
    • Soundtracks
      Theme From The Day Of The Dolphin
      Written and Performed by Georges Delerue Et Son Orchestre

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    Details

    • Release date
      • March 15, 1974 (France)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Der Tag des Delphins
    • Filming locations
      • Abaco Islands, Bahamas
    • Production company
      • AVCO Embassy Pictures
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    Box office

    • Budget
      • $8,500,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $2,300,000
    • Gross worldwide
      • $2,300,000
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 44m(104 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • 4-Track Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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