Island of the Blue Dolphins (film)

Island of the Blue Dolphins
Theatrical release poster
Directed by James B. Clark
Produced by Robert B. Radnitz
Screenplay by Jane Klove
Ted Sherdeman
Based on Island of the Blue Dolphins
by Scott O'Dell
Starring Celia Kaye
Larry Domasin
Ann Daniel
Carlos Romero
George Kennedy
Hal John Norman
Music by Paul Sawtell
Cinematography Leo Tover
Edited by Ted J. Kent
Production
company
Distributed by Universal Pictures
Release date
  • July 3, 1964 (1964-07-03)
Running time
 93 minutes
Country United States
Language English

Island of the Blue Dolphins is a 1964 American drama film directed by James B. Clark and written by Jane Klove and Ted Sherdeman. It is based on the 1960 novel Island of the Blue Dolphins by Scott O'Dell. The film stars Celia Kaye, Larry Domasin, Ann Daniel, Carlos Romero, George Kennedy and Hal John Norman.[1][2][3] The film was released on July 3, 1964, by Universal Pictures.

The producer and director had previously collaborated on A Dog of Flanders and Misty.[4]

The film was shot in Gulala, California.[5]

Plot

In 1835, a ship crewed by Russian fur hunters and Aleuts come to an island off the coast of Southern California to hunt sea otters. They make a deal with the native tribe living in the village of Ghalas-at for permission to hunt on their lands, but later try to leave without paying. The hunters are then confronted by the village chief and respond with violence. In the ensuing skirmish most of the natives are slain, forcing the survivors to flee the island. Young Karana, realizing that her 6-year-old brother, Ramo, has been left behind, returns to the island. Karana and Ramo are left alone, menaced by a pack of wild dogs. The most ferocious of the dogs kills Ramo, and Karana teaches herself archery and hunts the dog. She puts an arrow in its chest but then takes pity on the animal and nurses it back to health.

She and the dog, whom she names Rontu, become fast friends. When another group of hunters come to the island, Karana hides, and although Tutok, a girl in the group, finds her and tries to befriend her, Karana refuses to trust anyone. Years pass, and Rontu dies of age. Karana finds a wild dog, that looks like Rontu, and names him Rontu-Aru which means son of Rontu. Later, a boat carrying a missionary arrives, and this time Karana decides to trust the strangers. Taking her animals, Rontu-Aru, an otter, and some wild birds she has taught to never leave her, she leaves the island.

Cast

References

  1. ↑ "Island of the Blue Dolphins (1964) - Overview". TCM.com. Retrieved 2015-12-21.
  2. ↑ Howard Thompson (1964-07-04). "Movie Review - Island of the Blue Dolphins - Island of Blue Dolphins' Has Premiere". NYTimes.com. Retrieved 2015-12-21.
  3. ↑ "Island of the Blue Dolphins". Afi.com. Retrieved 2015-12-21.
  4. ↑ By, H. T. (1963, Aug 25). ON THE MANHATTAN SCREEN SCENE. New York Times (1923-Current File) Retrieved from https://search-proquest-com.ezproxy.sl.nsw.gov.au/docview/116416204?accountid=13902
  5. ↑ By, H. M. (1963, Nov 17). 'DOLPHINS' LOG. New York Times (1923-Current File) Retrieved from https://search-proquest-com.ezproxy.sl.nsw.gov.au/docview/116617700?accountid=13902
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