The Dolphins
I delfini
Synopsis
An acid portrait of Italian youth at the time, I DELFINI follows a dreary season of discontent and viciousness in the lives of a thoroughly unpleasant group of mostly rich youngsters in a small Adriatic coast city.
Top Cast
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Claudia Cardinale
Fedora Santini
Gérard Blain
Anselmo Foresi
Betsy Blair
Contessa Rita Cherè
Anna Maria Ferrero
Marina
Sergio Fantoni
Dr. Mario Corsi
Tomas Milian
Alberto De Matteis
Enzo Garinei
Guglielmo
Claudio Gora
Ridolfi
Antonella Lualdi
Elsa Foresi
Germana Paolieri
madre di Anselmo e di Elsa
Lidia Alfonsi
attrice giovane
Tina Lattanzi
madre di Alberto
Nora Bellinzaghi
madre di Fedora
Luigi Gatti
Mattioli
Achille Majeroni
attore anziano
Bruno Gardini
fratello di Alberto
Giovanni Di Benedetto
Lacovi, attore romano
Giulio Tomei
padre di Anselmo
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Francesco Maselli
- Screenplay & Story
- Ennio De Concini, Francesco Maselli, Ageo Savioli, Alberto Moravia
- Original Score
- Giovanni Fusco
- Original Title
- I delfini
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Studios
- Lux Film, Vides Cinematografica
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Francesco Maselli
Ennio De Concini, Francesco Maselli, Ageo Savioli, Alberto Moravia
Giovanni Fusco
Gianni Di Venanzo
Ruggero Mastroianni
Franco Cristaldi
Department Leadership Roster
Francesco Maselli
Director
Franco Cristaldi
Producer
Giovanni Fusco
Original Music Composer
Ennio De Concini
Screenplay
Francesco Maselli
Screenplay
Ageo Savioli
Screenplay
Alberto Moravia
Screenplay
Gianni Di Venanzo
Director of Photography
Ruggero Mastroianni
Editor
Dario Cecchi
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Dolphins
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What is The Dolphins about?
An acid portrait of Italian youth at the time, I DELFINI follows a dreary season of discontent and viciousness in the lives of a thoroughly unpleasant group of mostly rich youngsters in a small Adriatic coast city.
Who directed The Dolphins?
The Dolphins was directed by Francesco Maselli.
Who stars in The Dolphins?
The principal cast of The Dolphins includes Claudia Cardinale, Gérard Blain, Betsy Blair, Anna Maria Ferrero, Sergio Fantoni.
When was The Dolphins released and how long is it?
The Dolphins was released in 1960 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
Who composed the musical score for The Dolphins?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Dolphins was composed by Giovanni Fusco.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Dolphins?
The Dolphins holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.).