The Day of the Dolphin

Movie
TitleThe Day of the Dolphin
User score

5.8

Release dateDec 19, 1973
GenreDrama, Science Fiction, Thriller, Adventure
DirectorMike Nichols
Production countryUnited States of America
Production companiesAVCO Embassy Pictures
Run time104 min.

Dr. Jake Terrell, who has been training a pair of dolphins for many years, has had a breakthrough. He has taught his dolphins to speak and understand English, although they do have a limited vocabulary. When the dolphins are stolen, he discovers they're to be used in an assassination attempt. Now he is in a race to discover who is the target, and where the dolphins are, before the attempt is carried out.

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