The Day of the Dolphin
“Unwittingly, he trained a dolphin to kill the president of the United States.”
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.
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The Day of the Dolphin ≣ 1973 ≣ Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-10-06
Top Cast
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George C. Scott
Jake Terrell
Trish Van Devere
Maggie Terrell
Paul Sorvino
Curtis Mahoney
Fritz Weaver
Harold DeMilo
John Dehner
Wallingford
Severn Darden
Schwinn
Elizabeth Wilson
Mrs. Rome
William Roerick
Dunhill
Jon Korkes
David
Edward Herrmann
Mike
Leslie Charleson
Maryanne
Victoria Racimo
Lana
John David Carson
Larry
Pat Zurica
First Mate
Willie Myers
Stone
Phyllis Davis
Receptionist
Julie Follansbee
Women's Club
Florence Stanley
Women's Club
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 19, 1973
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$8.1M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mike Nichols
- Screenplay & Story
- Buck Henry
- Original Score
- Georges Delerue
- Original Title
- The Day of the Dolphin
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Budget
- $8.1M
- Production Studios
- AVCO Embassy Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mike Nichols
Buck Henry, Robert Merle
Georges Delerue
William A. Fraker
Sam O'Steen
Joseph E. Levine, Robert E. Relyea
Department Leadership Roster
Mike Nichols
Director
Buck Henry
Screenplay
Sam O'Steen
Editor
Anthea Sylbert
Costume Design
Georges Delerue
Original Music Composer
Richard Sylbert
Production Design
William A. Fraker
Director of Photography
Robert E. Relyea
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Day of the Dolphin
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What is The Day of the Dolphin about?
A marine biologist teaches his dolphins to communicate in English but shady characters plan to kidnap the trained mammals for a more sinister purpose.
Who directed The Day of the Dolphin?
The Day of the Dolphin was directed by Mike Nichols.
Who stars in The Day of the Dolphin?
The principal cast of The Day of the Dolphin includes George C. Scott, Trish Van Devere, Paul Sorvino, Fritz Weaver, John Dehner.
When was The Day of the Dolphin released and how long is it?
The Day of the Dolphin was released in 1973 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for The Day of the Dolphin?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Day of the Dolphin was composed by Georges Delerue.
Is The Day of the Dolphin based on a book or true story?
The Day of the Dolphin is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Robert Merle".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Day of the Dolphin?
The Day of the Dolphin holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).