The day of the dolphin
| Movie | |
|---|---|
| German title | The day of the dolphin |
| Original title | The Day of the Dolphin |
| Country of production | United States |
| original language | English |
| Publishing year | 1973 |
| length | 104 minutes |
| Age rating | FSK 12 |
| Rod | |
| Director | Mike Nichols |
| script |
Robert Merle , Buck Henry |
| production | Robert E. Relyea |
| music | Georges Delerue |
| camera | William A. Fraker |
| cut | Sam O'Steen |
| occupation | |
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The Day of the Dolphin (orig. The Day of the Dolphin ) is an American science fiction thriller from 1973. Directed by Mike Nichols . The novel " A rational animal " by the French writer Robert Merle served as a template .
The film was released in US cinemas on December 19, 1973. In Germany, the film only opened on August 25, 1974.
action
The scientist Dr. Jake Terell and his wife Maggie train their experimental dolphins Alpha and Beta to learn human language. The experiment, which is followed with great interest in high government circles, one day results in the kidnapping of the two animals.
In the course of the rescue efforts, the scientist couple uncovered an insidious plan: The animals are to be used to carry out an explosive attack on the US President's yacht . Terrell manages at the last moment to let the dolphins loose on the boat of the conspirators.
criticism
film-dienst : An unusual mixture of animal films, political thriller and melodrama, which develops into undemanding, but entertaining entertainment.
Others
- The plot deviates very strongly from the literary model and only has the basic idea in common with it.
- The film was originally supposed to be directed by Roman Polański . While Polański was looking for locations in London, his wife Sharon Tate was murdered and Polański withdrew from the project.
Awards
- 1974: Oscar nominations for Georges Delerue in the category Best Music, Original Dramatic Score and for Richard Portman and Larry Jost in the category Best Sound .
- 1974: Golden Globe nomination for Georges Delerue in the category Best Original Score
- 1975: Nomination of the Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films as Best Science Fiction Film
Web links
- The Day of the Dolphin in the Internet Movie Database (English)
Individual evidence
- ↑ The Day of the Dolphin. In: Lexicon of International Films . Film service , accessed March 2, 2017 .