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Island of the Blue Dolphins
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Island of the Blue Dolphins

1964-09-10 · 93 min · ★ 6.5

Adventure · Drama · Family · History

Based on the beloved book by Scott O'Dell, this family movie tells the adventures of a young Native American girl. After her father is killed by a malevolent white trapper, Karana joins her community as they leave their island home in the Pacific to live on the mainland. Upon her departure, Karana realizes that her brother has been left behind. She immediately swims back to be with him and the two remain on the abandoned island. Though Karana is able to domesticate a wolf, her brother is not so fortunate with the animals and is killed by a pack of wild dogs. She is left to survive against the odds.

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Directors
James B. Clark
Production companies
Universal Pictures, Robert B. Radnitz Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Celia MiliusCelia MiliusKarana (as Celia Kaye)
Larry DomasinLarry DomasinRamo
Ann DanielTutok
Carlos RomeroChowig
George KennedyGeorge KennedyAleut Captain
Hal Jon NormanKimki
Julie PayneJulie PayneLurai
Martín GarralagaMartín GarralagaThe Priest
JuniorRontu

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