Boy on a Dolphin
“An adventurous love story that will live 'til the seas run dry!”
Synopsis
Phaedra is a poor sponge diver on the lovely Greek isle of Hydra. While diving, she discovers an ancient brass and gold statue of a boy riding a dolphin, which is said to have the magical power to grant wishes. Her shiftless boyfriend wants to sell it to an unscrupulous art collector, but Phaedra wants to give it to anthropologist Jim Calder, who would return it to the Greek government.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 19, 1957
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jean Negulesco
- Screenplay & Story
- Ivan Moffat, Dwight Taylor
- Original Score
- Hugo Friedhofer
- Original Title
- Boy on a Dolphin
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Greek
- Runtime
- 1h 51m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jean Negulesco
Ivan Moffat, Dwight Taylor, David Divine
Hugo Friedhofer
Milton Krasner
William Mace
Samuel G. Engel
Department Leadership Roster
Jean Negulesco
Director
Ivan Moffat
Screenplay
Dwight Taylor
Screenplay
Hugo Friedhofer
Original Music Composer
Milton Krasner
Director of Photography
William Mace
Editor
Samuel G. Engel
Producer
Paul Baxley
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Boy on a Dolphin
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What is Boy on a Dolphin about?
Phaedra is a poor sponge diver on the lovely Greek isle of Hydra. While diving, she discovers an ancient brass and gold statue of a boy riding a dolphin, which is said to have the magical power to grant wishes. Her shiftless boyfriend wants to sell it to an unscrupulous art collector, but Phaedra wants to give it to anthropologist Jim Calder, who would return it to the Greek government.
Who directed Boy on a Dolphin?
Boy on a Dolphin was directed by Jean Negulesco.
Who stars in Boy on a Dolphin?
The principal cast of Boy on a Dolphin includes Alan Ladd, Sophia Loren, Clifton Webb, Alex Minotis, Jorge Mistral.
When was Boy on a Dolphin released and how long is it?
Boy on a Dolphin was released in 1957 with a total runtime of 1h 51m.
Who composed the musical score for Boy on a Dolphin?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Boy on a Dolphin was composed by Hugo Friedhofer.
Is Boy on a Dolphin based on a book or true story?
Boy on a Dolphin is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "David Divine".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Boy on a Dolphin?
Boy on a Dolphin holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).