Island of the Blue Dolphins (film)
| Island of the Blue Dolphins | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | James B. Clark |
| Produced by | Robert B. Radnitz |
| Screenplay by |
Jane Klove Ted Sherdeman |
| Based on |
Island of the Blue Dolphins by Scott O'Dell |
| Starring |
Celia Kaye Larry Domasin Ann Daniel Carlos Romero George Kennedy Hal John Norman |
| Music by | Paul Sawtell |
| Cinematography | Leo Tover |
| Edited by | Ted J. Kent |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Universal Pictures |
Release dates |
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Running time | 93 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Island of the Blue Dolphins is a 1964 American drama film directed by James B. Clark and written by Jane Klove and Ted Sherdeman. It is based on the 1960 novel Island of the Blue Dolphins by Scott O'Dell. The film stars Celia Kaye, Larry Domasin, Ann Daniel, Carlos Romero, George Kennedy and Hal John Norman.[1][2][3] The film was released on July 3, 1964, by Universal Pictures.
Plot
In 1835, a group of white hunters slay most of an Indian tribe inhabiting an island off California, forcing the survivors to flee the island. Young Karana, realizing that her 6-year-old brother, Ramo, has been left behind, returns to the island. Karana and Ramo are left alone, menaced by a pack of wild dogs. The most ferocious of the dogs kills Ramo, and Karana teaches herself archery and hunts the dog. She puts an arrow in its chest but then takes pity on the animal and nurses it back to health.
She and the dog, whom she names Rontu, become fast friends. When another group of hunters come to the island, Karana hides, and although Tutok, a girl in the group, finds her and tries to befriend her, Karana refuses to trust anyone. Years pass, and Rontu dies of old age. Karana finds a puppy and names him Rontu-Aru--son of Rontu. Later, a boat carrying a missionary arrives, and this time Karana decides to trust the strangers. Taking her pets, Rontu-Aru, an otter, and some wild birds she has trained, she leaves the island.
Cast
- Celia Kaye as Karana
- Larry Domasin as Ramo
- Ann Daniel as Tutok
- Carlos Romero as Chowig
- George Kennedy as Aleut Captain
- Hal John Norman as Kimki
- Julie Payne as Lurai
- Martin Garralaga as The Priest
- Junior as Rontu
References
- ↑ "Island of the Blue Dolphins (1964) - Overview". TCM.com. Retrieved 2015-12-21.
- ↑ Howard Thompson (1964-07-04). "Movie Review - Island of the Blue Dolphins - Island of Blue Dolphins' Has Premiere". NYTimes.com. Retrieved 2015-12-21.
- ↑ "Island of the Blue Dolphins". Afi.com. Retrieved 2015-12-21.