Island of the Blue Dolphins

Overview

Based on the beloved book by Scott O'Dell, this family movie tells the adventures of a young Native American girl. After her father is killed by a malevolent white trapper, Karana joins her community as they leave their island home in the Pacific to live on the mainland. Upon her departure, Karana realizes that her brother has been left behind. She immediately swims back to be with him and the two remain on the abandoned island. Though Karana is able to domesticate a wolf, her brother is not so fortunate with the animals and is killed by a pack of wild dogs. She is left to survive against the odds.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

September 10, 1964

Original language

English

Spoken languages

English

Countries

United States of America

Production

Universal Pictures,Robert B. Radnitz Productions

Cast

Hal Jon Norman,Carlos Romero,Junior,Julie Payne,Celia Milius,Larry Domasin,Martín Garralaga,George Kennedy,Ann Daniel

Director

James B. Clark

Writer

Jane Klove,Ted Sherdeman,Scott O'Dell

Producer

Robert B. Radnitz

Cinematography

Leo Tover

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt0058241