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The Day of the Dolphin
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The Day of the Dolphin

1973-12-19 · 105 min · ★ 5.8

Drama · Science Fiction · Thriller · Adventure

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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Directors
Mike Nichols
Production companies
AVCO Embassy Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 8,100,000

Top Cast

George C. ScottGeorge C. ScottJake Terrell
Trish Van DevereTrish Van DevereMaggie Terrell
Paul SorvinoPaul SorvinoCurtis Mahoney
Fritz WeaverFritz WeaverHarold DeMilo
John DehnerJohn DehnerWallingford
Severn DardenSevern DardenSchwinn
Elizabeth WilsonElizabeth WilsonMrs. Rome
William RoerickWilliam RoerickDunhill
Jon KorkesDavid
Edward HerrmannEdward HerrmannMike
Leslie CharlesonLeslie CharlesonMaryanne
Victoria RacimoVictoria RacimoLana
John David CarsonJohn David CarsonLarry
Pat ZuricaFirst Mate
Willie MyersStone
Phyllis DavisPhyllis DavisReceptionist
Julie FollansbeeWomen's Club
Florence StanleyFlorence StanleyWomen's Club
Brooke HaywardBrooke HaywardWomen's Club
Pat EnglundWomen's Club

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