The Day of the Dolphin (1973)

12/19/1973 (US) • 1h 44m

Drama, Science Fiction, Thriller, Adventure

Unwittingly, he trained a dolphin to kill the president of the United States.

Overview

A marine biologist teaches his dolphins to communicate in English but shady characters plan to kidnap the trained mammals for a more sinister purpose.

Top Billed Cast

George C. Scott

Jake Terrell

Trish Van Devere

Maggie Terrell

Paul Sorvino

Curtis Mahoney

John Dehner

Wallingford

Phyllis Davis

Receptionist

Pat Zurica

First Mate


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

$8,100,000.00

Revenue

-

Keywords

based on novel or book

dolphin

assassination attempt

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