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Flipper

1996-05-17 · 95 min · ★ 5.6

Adventure · Family

Sandy Ricks is sent by his mom to Coral Key, a rustic island in the Florida keys, to spend the summer with his uncle Porter Ricks. Sandy dislikes everything about his new environment until a new friend comes into his life, a dolphin named Flipper, that brings uncle and nephew together and leads Sandy on the summer adventure of a lifetime.

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Production details

Directors
Alan Shapiro
Production companies
The Bubble Factory, Universal Pictures, American Films
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 25,530,000
Revenue
USD 20,080,020

Top Cast

Elijah WoodElijah WoodSandy Ricks
Paul HoganPaul HoganPorter Ricks
Jonathan BanksJonathan BanksDirk Moran
Robert DeaconRobert DeaconBounty Fisherman #1
Chelsea FieldChelsea FieldCathy
Mary Jo FaraciMary Jo FaraciSandy's Mom
Allison BertolinoSandy's Sister
Jessica WessonJessica WessonKim
Jason FuchsJason FuchsMarvin
Mark CasellaBounty Fisherman #2
Luke HalpinLuke HalpinBounty Fisherman #3
Isaac HayesIsaac HayesSheriff Buck Cowan
Mal JonesMal JonesRuss
Louis Seeger CrumeMr. Dunnahy
Ann CareyFisherman's Wife
Bill KelleyTommy
Lindsay TrecoLittle Girl
Bill NolanBartender

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