The Dove(1974)
They searched the world... until they found each other.
The Dove Synopsis
16-year-old Robin Lee Graham aims to become the youngest person to sail around the world in a 23-foot sloop named "The Dove". On his journey, he meets and falls in love with Patti Ratteree, who is also traveling around the world. As Robin sails around the world to many beautiful locales, he grows from a boy to a man, finds himself, and finds the love of his life.
The Dove (1974) is a romance, drama and adventure film directed by Charles Jarrott, released on June 16, 1974 with a runtime of 1h 45m. It stars Joseph Bottoms, Deborah Raffin, John McLiam and Dabney Coleman. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 11 ratings.
- Director:
- Charles Jarrott
- Writers:
- Robin Lee Graham, Derek Gill, Peter S. Beagle
- Producers:
- Gregory Peck
- Cinematographer:
- Sven Nykvist
- Composer:
- John Barry
- Production:
- St. George's Pictures, Paramount Pictures
- Budget:
- $2,000,000
- Status:
- Released
The Dove (1974) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for The Dove before you stream it.
The Dove Cast & Crew
Main cast
Joseph Bottoms
as Robin Lee Graham
Deborah Raffin
as Patti Ratteree
John McLiam
as Lyle Graham
Dabney Coleman
as Charles Huntley
John Anderson
as Mike Turk
Colby Chester
as Tom Barkley
Ivor Barry
as Kenniston
- Setoki Ceinaturoga
Setoki Ceinaturoga
as Young Fijian
- Reverend Nikula
Reverend Nikula
as Minister
- Apenisa Naigulevu
Apenisa Naigulevu
as Cruise Ship Captain
John Meillon
as Tim
Gordon Glenwright
as Darwin Harbour Master
Key crew
Directed by Charles Jarrott, written by Robin Lee Graham, Derek Gill and Peter S. Beagle, produced by Gregory Peck.
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The Dove Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 11 ratings.
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The Dove – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Dove online?
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The Dove (1974) is available to stream on filmingo, and to rent or buy from filmingo. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Dove?
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The main cast of The Dove (1974) includes Joseph Bottoms, Deborah Raffin, John McLiam, Dabney Coleman and John Anderson. The film was directed by Charles Jarrott. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Dove released?
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The Dove was released on June 16, 1974 and runs for 1h 45m.
Is The Dove worth watching?
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The Dove (1974) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 11 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy romance, drama and adventure films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Dove?
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Yes. The official The Dove trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.