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Release Year1973
Runtime1h 45m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresDrama, Science Fiction, Thriller
Votes67
DirectorMike Nichols
WritersBuck Henry
TypeFeature Film
Rating5.8 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Day of the Dolphin
About The Day of the Dolphin
A marine biologist teaches his dolphins to communicate in English but shady characters plan to kidnap the trained mammals for a more sinister purpose.
Directed by Mike Nichols, The Day of the Dolphin leans on a strong ensemble — George C. Scott, Trish Van Devere, Paul Sorvino — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1973.
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