The Dolphin
Ele, o Boto
“On full moon nights, the unexpected happens”
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.
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Ele, o Boto (1987) | Filme Brasileiro Completo – A lenda amazônica do boto que engravida mulheres
Type: Trailer • Published 2026-02-25
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Walter Lima Jr.
- Screenplay & Story
- Affonso Romano de Santanna, Walter Lima Jr., Tairone Feitosa, Lima Barreto, Vanja Orico
- Original Score
- Wagner Tiso
- Original Title
- Ele, o Boto
- Country of Origin
- Brazil
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Production Studios
- LC Barreto, Embrafilme
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Walter Lima Jr.
Affonso Romano de Santanna, Walter Lima Jr., Tairone Feitosa, Lima Barreto, Vanja Orico
Wagner Tiso
Pedro Farkas
Mair Tavares
Flávio R. Tambellini, Lucy Barreto, Luiz Carlos Barreto
Department Leadership Roster
Walter Lima Jr.
Director
Affonso Romano de Santanna
Writer
Walter Lima Jr.
Writer
Tairone Feitosa
Writer
Wagner Tiso
Original Music Composer
Pedro Farkas
Director of Photography
Flávio R. Tambellini
Producer
Mair Tavares
Editor
Lucy Barreto
Producer
Luiz Carlos Barreto
Producer
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What is The Dolphin about?
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.
Who directed The Dolphin?
The Dolphin was directed by Walter Lima Jr..
Who stars in The Dolphin?
The principal cast of The Dolphin includes Carlos Alberto Riccelli, Cássia Kis, Ney Latorraca, Dira Paes, Ruy Polanah.
When was The Dolphin released and how long is it?
The Dolphin was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.
Who composed the musical score for The Dolphin?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Dolphin was composed by Wagner Tiso.