Island of the Blue Dolphins (1964)
Overview
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.
Overview
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.
Genres
Release Date
September 10, 1964
Rating
Runtime
1h 33m
Official Trailer from YouTube
Celia Milius
Karana (as Celia Kaye)
Larry Domasin
Ramo
Ann Daniel
Tutok
Carlos Romero
Chowig
George Kennedy
Aleut Captain
Hal Jon Norman
Kimki
Julie Payne
Lurai
Martín Garralaga
The Priest
Junior
Rontu
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