The Day of the Dolphin(1973)
Unwittingly, he trained a dolphin to kill the president of the United States.
The Day of the Dolphin Synopsis
A marine biologist teaches his dolphins to communicate in English but shady characters plan to kidnap the trained mammals for a more sinister purpose.
The Day of the Dolphin (1973) is a drama, science fiction, thriller and adventure film directed by Mike Nichols, released on December 19, 1973 with a runtime of 1h 45m. It stars George C. Scott, Trish Van Devere, Paul Sorvino and Fritz Weaver. Viewers rate it 5.8 out of 10 across 69 ratings.
- Director:
- Mike Nichols
- Writers:
- Buck Henry, Robert Merle
- Producers:
- Robert E. Relyea
- Cinematographer:
- William A. Fraker
- Composer:
- Georges Delerue
- Production:
- AVCO Embassy Pictures
- Budget:
- $8,100,000
- Status:
- Released
The Day of the Dolphin (1973) Trailer
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The Day of the Dolphin ≣ 1973 ≣ Trailer
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The Day of the Dolphin Cast & Crew
Main cast
George C. Scott
as Jake Terrell
Trish Van Devere
as Maggie Terrell
Paul Sorvino
as Curtis Mahoney
Fritz Weaver
as Harold DeMilo
John Dehner
as Wallingford
Severn Darden
as Schwinn
Elizabeth Wilson
as Mrs. Rome
William Roerick
as Dunhill
- Jon Korkes
Jon Korkes
as David
Edward Herrmann
as Mike
Leslie Charleson
as Maryanne
Victoria Racimo
as Lana
Key crew
Directed by Mike Nichols, written by Buck Henry and Robert Merle, produced by Robert E. Relyea.
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The Day of the Dolphin Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.8/10 from 69 ratings.
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The Day of the Dolphin – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Day of the Dolphin online?
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The Day of the Dolphin (1973) is available to stream on Kino Film Collection, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Day of the Dolphin?
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The main cast of The Day of the Dolphin (1973) includes George C. Scott, Trish Van Devere, Paul Sorvino, Fritz Weaver and John Dehner. The film was directed by Mike Nichols. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Day of the Dolphin released?
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The Day of the Dolphin was released on December 19, 1973 and runs for 1h 45m.
Is The Day of the Dolphin worth watching?
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The Day of the Dolphin (1973) holds an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from 69 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, science fiction and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Day of the Dolphin?
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