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

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.

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

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

based on novel or book

dolphin

assassination attempt

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