Dolphins: The Wild Side
Synopsis
Dolphins: The Wild Side follows these mammals in the wild as they fight for mating rights, hunt for food, and clash with other dolphin species. Thanks to some brilliant underwater camerawork, we're treated to the sight of dolphins hydroplaning through 10 inches of water after fish, ramming one other in a quarrel over females, and evading a group of hungry orcas in Alaska. (Killer whales are actually part of the dolphin family, but they feel no compunction about feeding on their smaller cousins--not a scene for the squeamish!) But perhaps the most impressive part of this documentary are the scenes of a dolphin pod working in concert to trap a shimmering, mammoth school of sardines. Through calculated use of air bubbles, tail slaps, and sonic pips, the animals corral their prey and have a feast. The clever, and at times ruthless, nature of these mammals is on abundant display in this entertaining documentary
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 15, 1999
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Atkins
- Screenplay & Story
- Kevin McCarey
- Original Title
- Dolphins: The Wild Side
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- National Geographic, National Geographic Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Atkins
Kevin McCarey
Emmanuel Mairesse
Grace Atkins
Department Leadership Roster
Paul Atkins
Director
Grace Atkins
Producer
Kevin McCarey
Writer
Emmanuel Mairesse
Editor
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What is Dolphins: The Wild Side about?
Dolphins: The Wild Side follows these mammals in the wild as they fight for mating rights, hunt for food, and clash with other dolphin species. Thanks to some brilliant underwater camerawork, we're treated to the sight of dolphins hydroplaning through 10 inches of water after fish, ramming one other in a quarrel over females, and evading a group of hungry orcas in Alaska. (Killer whales are actually part of the dolphin family, but they feel no compunction about feeding on their smaller cousins--not a scene for the squeamish!) But perhaps the most impressive part of this documentary are the scenes of a dolphin pod working in concert to trap a shimmering, mammoth school of sardines. Through calculated use of air bubbles, tail slaps, and sonic pips, the animals corral their prey and have a feast. The clever, and at times ruthless, nature of these mammals is on abundant display in this entertaining documentary
Who directed Dolphins: The Wild Side?
Dolphins: The Wild Side was directed by Paul Atkins.
Who stars in Dolphins: The Wild Side?
The principal cast of Dolphins: The Wild Side includes Stacy Keach.
When was Dolphins: The Wild Side released and how long is it?
Dolphins: The Wild Side was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 50m.