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The Day of the Dolphin (1973)

PG  104 min  -  Drama | Sci-Fi | Thriller   -  29 March 1974 (Denmark)
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Dr Jake Terrell, who has been training a pair of dolphins for many years, has had a breakthrough. He has taught his dolphins to speak and understand English... See full summary »

Director:

Mike Nichols

Writers:

Buck Henry (screenplay), Robert Merle (novel)
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Nominated for 2 Oscars. Another 2 nominations See more awards »
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
George C. Scott ...
Trish Van Devere ...
Maggie Terrell
Paul Sorvino ...
Curtis Mahoney
Fritz Weaver Fritz Weaver ...
Harold DeMilo
Jon Korkes Jon Korkes ...
David
Edward Herrmann ...
Mike
Leslie Charleson Leslie Charleson ...
Maryanne
John David Carson John David Carson ...
Larry
Victoria Racimo ...
Lana
John Dehner John Dehner ...
Wallingford
Severn Darden Severn Darden ...
Schwinn
William Roerick William Roerick ...
Dunhill
Elizabeth Wilson Elizabeth Wilson ...
Mrs. Rome
Phyllis Davis Phyllis Davis ...
Receptionist
Pat Zurica Pat Zurica ...
First Mate
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Storyline

Dr Jake Terrell, who has been training a pair of dolphins for many years, has had a breakthrough. He has taught his dolphins to speak and understand English, although they do have a limited vocabulary. When the dolphins are stolen, he discovers they're to be used in an assassination attempt. Now he is in a race to discover who is the target, and where the dolphins are, before the attempt is carried out. Written by Brian W Martz <B.Martz@Genie.com>  

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The most amazing outdoor adventure ever filmed! See more »

Genres:

Drama | Sci-Fi | Thriller

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

(Denmark) See more »

Also Known As:

El día del delfín See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$8,500,000 (estimated)

Gross:

$2,300,000 (USA)
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Company Credits

Production Co:

AVCO Embassy Pictures See more »
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Technical Specs

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Sound Mix:

4-Track Stereo

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1
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Trivia

Roman Polanski was originally supposed to direct the movie. He was in England scouting locations for the movie when his wife Sharon Tate was killed by the Manson Family. See more »

Quotes

Woman in audience: What about their speaking in English?
Dr. Jake Terrell: I'm sorry?
Woman in audience: I saw this dolphin on television and he could count from 1 to 10 in English.
Dr. Jake Terrell: Really? I must have missed that.
Woman in audience: Do you think its some kind of trick or something?
Dr. Jake Terrell: Yes... yes its just a trick.
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Connections

Referenced in Knightriders (1981) See more »