The Day of the Dolphin (1973)

  • NR
  • 12/19/1973 (US)
  • Drama, Science Fiction, Thriller, Adventure
  • 1h 44m

Unwittingly, he trained a dolphin to kill the president of the United States.

Overview

Dr. Jake Terrell, who has been training a pair of dolphins for many years, has had a breakthrough. He has taught his dolphins to speak and understand English, although they do have a limited vocabulary. When the dolphins are stolen, he discovers they're to be used in an assassination attempt. Now he is in a race to discover who is the target, and where the dolphins are, before the attempt is carried out.

Mike Nichols

Director

Buck Henry

Screenplay

Robert Merle

Novel

Cast

George C. Scott's headshot

George C. Scott

Jake Terrell
Trish Van Devere's headshot

Trish Van Devere

Maggie Terrell
Paul Sorvino's headshot

Paul Sorvino

Curtis Mahoney
John Dehner's headshot

John Dehner

Wallingford
Severn Darden's headshot

Severn Darden

Schwinn
Elizabeth Wilson's headshot

Elizabeth Wilson

Mrs. Rome
William Roerick's headshot

William Roerick

Dunhill
Phyllis Davis's headshot

Phyllis Davis

Receptionist

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