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Island of the Blue Dolphins

Island of the Blue Dolphins

19641h 33m
AdventureDramaFamily

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Released

Release

1964

Runtime

1h 33m

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"A Girl's Incredible Adventure on a Lost Island!"

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.

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Details

Status
Released
Runtime
1h 33m
Sep 10, 1964
Languages
EnglishSpanish
Director
James B. Clark
Production
Universal Pictures
Universal Pictures
Robert B. Radnitz Productions
Robert B. Radnitz Productions
Production Countries
United States of America

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