The Dolphin(1987)
Ele, o Boto
On full moon nights, the unexpected happens
The Dolphin Synopsis
According to an amazonian legend, every month, during the full moon, a brazilian fishing village receives a mysterious guest: the Dolphin, who transforms into a human to seduce and be loved by women and hated by men. One of her conquests is the daughter of a fisherman, who has a son with the Dolphin. He constantly reappears to seduce her, and even when she marries, he continues to look for her. This provokes the ire of the husband, who wants to kill him anyway.
The Dolphin (1987) is a drama, romance and fantasy film directed by Walter Lima Jr., released on June 19, 1987 with a runtime of 1h 48m. It stars Carlos Alberto Riccelli, Cássia Kis, Ney Latorraca and Dira Paes. Viewers rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 14 ratings.
- Director:
- Walter Lima Jr.
- Writers:
- Affonso Romano de Santanna, Walter Lima Jr., Lima Barreto
- Producers:
- Flávio R. Tambellini, Lucy Barreto, Luiz Carlos Barreto
- Cinematographer:
- Pedro Farkas
- Composer:
- Wagner Tiso
- Production:
- LC Barreto, Embrafilme
- Status:
- Released
The Dolphin (1987) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for The Dolphin before you stream it.
The Dolphin Cast & Crew
Main cast
Carlos Alberto Riccelli
as Boto
Cássia Kis
as Tereza
Ney Latorraca
as Rufino
Dira Paes
as Corina
Ruy Polanah
as Zé Amaro
Paulo Vinícius
as Luciano
Rolando Boldrin
as Contador de causo
Tonico Pereira
as Pereira
Sandro Solviatti
as Pescador
Marcos Palmeira
as Pescador
Maria Silvia
as Tia
Vanja Orico
as Vidente
Key crew
Directed by Walter Lima Jr., written by Affonso Romano de Santanna, Walter Lima Jr. and Lima Barreto, produced by Flávio R. Tambellini, Lucy Barreto and Luiz Carlos Barreto.
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The Dolphin Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.2/10 from 14 ratings.
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The Dolphin – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Dolphin online?
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The Dolphin (1987) is available to stream on Looke and Looke Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Dolphin?
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The main cast of The Dolphin (1987) includes Carlos Alberto Riccelli, Cássia Kis, Ney Latorraca, Dira Paes and Ruy Polanah. The film was directed by Walter Lima Jr.. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Dolphin released?
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The Dolphin was released on June 19, 1987 and runs for 1h 48m.
Is The Dolphin worth watching?
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The Dolphin (1987) holds an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from 14 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, romance and fantasy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Dolphin?
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Yes. The official The Dolphin trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.