Island of the Blue Dolphins (1964)

A Girl's Incredible Adventure on a Lost Island!

Island of the Blue Dolphins (1964) poster

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.

Director: James B. Clark
Genre: Adventure, Drama, Family, History
Runtime: 93 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Paul Sawtell
Cinematography: Leo Tover
Editing: Ted J. Kent
Production: Universal Pictures, Robert B. Radnitz Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: English, Español
Original Language: en

Themes

Desert Island and Survival Stories, Marooned on a Desert Island: Castaway Story, Being Marooned and Escaping the Island, Unfaithful Husband and Guilt, Sisterhood and Unexpected Betrayal

Keywords

island, based on novel or book, native american, survival, betrayal, dog, ecology, environmental

Trailer

Island of the Blue Dolphins Trailer
More Films by Director: James B. Clark
More Films in Genre: Adventure, Drama, Family

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Island of the Blue Dolphins about?
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.
Who directed Island of the Blue Dolphins?
Island of the Blue Dolphins was directed by James B. Clark.
Who stars in Island of the Blue Dolphins?
Island of the Blue Dolphins stars Celia Milius, Larry Domasin, Ann Daniel, Carlos Romero, George Kennedy, Hal Jon Norman.
How long is Island of the Blue Dolphins?
Island of the Blue Dolphins has a runtime of 1h 33m (93 minutes).
What genre is Island of the Blue Dolphins?
Island of the Blue Dolphins is a Adventure, Drama, Family, History film.
Where was Island of the Blue Dolphins produced?
Island of the Blue Dolphins was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of Island of the Blue Dolphins?
The themes of Island of the Blue Dolphins include: Desert Island and Survival Stories, Marooned on a Desert Island: Castaway Story, Being Marooned and Escaping the Island, Unfaithful Husband and Guilt, Sisterhood and Unexpected Betrayal.