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Island of the Blue Dolphins

  • 19641964
  • 1h 33m
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6.1/10
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Celia Milius and Junior in Island of the Blue Dolphins (1964)
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The story of a Native American girl, abandoned on a tiny island, who is protected by a wild dog.The story of a Native American girl, abandoned on a tiny island, who is protected by a wild dog.The story of a Native American girl, abandoned on a tiny island, who is protected by a wild dog.
IMDb RATING
6.1/10
471
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • James B. Clark
  • Writers
    • Jane Klove(screenplay)
    • Scott O'Dell(novel)
    • Ted Sherdeman(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Celia Milius
    • Larry Domasin
    • Ann Daniel
Top credits
  • Director
    • James B. Clark
  • Writers
    • Jane Klove(screenplay)
    • Scott O'Dell(novel)
    • Ted Sherdeman(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Celia Milius
    • Larry Domasin
    • Ann Daniel
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    • 11User reviews
    • 4Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 2 wins

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    Celia Milius
    Celia Milius
    • Karanaas Karana
    Larry Domasin
    • Ramoas Ramo
    Ann Daniel
    • Tutokas Tutok
    Carlos Romero
    Carlos Romero
    • Chowigas Chowig
    George Kennedy
    George Kennedy
    • Aleut Captainas Aleut Captain
    Hal Jon Norman
    • Kimkias Kimki
    Julie Payne
    Julie Payne
    • Luraias Lurai
    Martin Garralaga
    Martin Garralaga
    • The Priestas The Priest
    Junior
    • Rontuas Rontu
    John Alvar
    • Taineras Tainer
    • (uncredited)
    Alex Montoya
    • Spanish Captainas Spanish Captain
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • James B. Clark
    • Writers
      • Jane Klove(screenplay)
      • Scott O'Dell(novel)
      • Ted Sherdeman(screenplay)
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    • Trivia
      This movie is based on the Newbery Award winning book "Island of the Blue Dolphins" by Scott O'Dell. The book was based on the true story of a woman left behind on the Channel Islands by missionaries in the early 1800s. She lived alone on one of the islands for eighteen years and died of dysentery seven weeks after she was rescued and brought to the mainland. She is buried in the graveyard of the Santa Barbara Mission in California.
    • Goofs
      Karana's hair does not grow any longer after the 18 years she's been on the Channel Islands. However, hair does have a terminal length that varies with the individual. Once it reaches that point, it stops growing.
    • Quotes

      Rontu: [Staring at Karana]

      Karana: [Talking to the Dog] Your eyes are like those of a fox and as I don't trust a sly fox I do not trust you either dog. That would be a good name for you. I will call you Rontu. It means fox eyes.

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    8/10
    It's been a long time.
    I saw this film once when I was in 6th grade (over 3 years ago) as part of a class project. We were reading the book so my teacher brought this in to watch. Even though it's been 3 years since I've seen it I'm ready to go back and review it. The story is of a young Native American Girl who was abandoned by her tribe (accidently) and left on her island. She befriend wolves and other wildlife as she makes her solitary life on the island for over 18 years until she was discovered. The film and book are both based on the real story of Juana Maria. The film's acting is decent and the story id great so I can recommend it. It's hard to find on DVD but it should still be available somewhere.
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    • Feb 12, 2015

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    • Release date
      • September 10, 1964 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • Die Insel der blauen Delphine
    • Filming locations
      • Anchor Bay, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Robert B. Radnitz Productions
      • Universal Pictures
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 33 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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