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Island of the Blue Dolphins (1964)

Poster for Island of the Blue Dolphins

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.

Cast & Crew

Director
James B. Clark
  • Profile picture of Celia Milius
    Karana (as Celia Kaye) Celia Milius
  • Profile picture of Larry Domasin
    Ramo Larry Domasin
  • Profile picture of Carlos Romero
    Chowig Carlos Romero
  • Profile picture of George Kennedy
    Aleut Captain George Kennedy
  • Profile picture of Julie Payne
    Lurai Julie Payne
  • Profile picture of Martín Garralaga
    The Priest Martín Garralaga

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Keywords

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