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
  • July 3, 1964 (1964-07-03)
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

References

  1. "Island of the Blue Dolphins (1964) - Overview". TCM.com. Retrieved 2015-12-21.
  2. Howard Thompson (1964-07-04). "Movie Review - Island of the Blue Dolphins - Island of Blue Dolphins' Has Premiere". NYTimes.com. Retrieved 2015-12-21.
  3. "Island of the Blue Dolphins". Afi.com. Retrieved 2015-12-21.

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