Flipper
“The wonderful story of a boy and his amazing underwater friend!”
Synopsis
Sandy is distraught when, having saved Flipper by pulling out a spear, his father insists the dolphin be released. A grateful Flipper, however, returns the favor when Sandy is threatened by sharks.
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Flipper (1963)Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-12-15
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Release History & Theatrical Window
August 14, 1963
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James B. Clark
- Screenplay & Story
- Arthur Weiss, Ricou Browning, Jack Cowden
- Original Score
- Henry Vars
- Original Title
- Flipper
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Ivan Tors Productions, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James B. Clark
Arthur Weiss, Ricou Browning, Jack Cowden
Henry Vars
Lamar Boren, Joseph C. Brun
Warren Adams
Ivan Tors
Department Leadership Roster
Lamar Boren
Director of Photography
Arthur Weiss
Writer
Joseph C. Brun
Director of Photography
James B. Clark
Director
Ivan Tors
Producer
Henry Vars
Original Music Composer
Warren Adams
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Flipper
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Flipper about?
Sandy is distraught when, having saved Flipper by pulling out a spear, his father insists the dolphin be released. A grateful Flipper, however, returns the favor when Sandy is threatened by sharks.
Who directed Flipper?
Flipper was directed by James B. Clark.
Who stars in Flipper?
The principal cast of Flipper includes Chuck Connors, Luke Halpin, Connie Scott, Jane Rose, Joe Higgins.
When was Flipper released and how long is it?
Flipper was released in 1963 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Flipper?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Flipper was composed by Henry Vars.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Flipper?
Flipper holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).