Island of the Blue Dolphins (1964)
Synopsis
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.
Release Date: 1964-09-10
Runtime: 93 minutes
Director: James B. Clark
Top Cast
- Celia Milius as Karana (as Celia Kaye)
- Larry Domasin as Ramo
- Ann Daniel as Tutok
- Carlos Romero as Chowig
- George Kennedy as Aleut Captain
- Hal Jon Norman as Kimki
- Julie Payne as Lurai
- Martín Garralaga as The Priest
- Junior as Rontu
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Original Music Composer(s): N/A
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