| Description |
1 videodisc (104 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
| System Details |
DVD, widescreen (2.35:1); Dolby digital 5.0 surround, 2.0 stereo. |
| Cast |
George C. Scott, Trish Van Devere, Paul Sorvino. |
| Credits |
Music composed and conducted by Georges Delerue ; director of photography, William A. Fraker ; edited by Sam O'Steen. |
| Note |
Originally released as a motion picture in 1973. |
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Based on a novel by Robert Merle. |
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Special features: interviews with Buck Henry, Leslie Charleson, and Edward Herrmann; trivia gallery; dolphin bios. |
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For specific features see interactive menu. |
| Audience |
MPAA rating: PG. |
| Summary |
Dr. Terrell is a researcher who, along with his wife Maggie, are investigating dolphin intelligence, believing they have the capability of speech. Harold DeMilo, in charge of a major corporation, sponsors their work. But undercover work by government agent Curtis Mahoney reveals that DeMilo is working with a right-wing group planning to kidnap the dolphins and use them to blow up the presidential yacht. Jake and Maggie have to race against time to save both their dolphins and the president. |
| Subject |
Merle, Robert, 1908-2004 -- Television adaptations.
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Merle, Robert, 1908-2004 -- Film adaptations.
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Dolphins -- Drama -- Videodiscs.
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Animal intelligence -- Drama -- Videodiscs.
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Presidents -- Assassination attempts -- Drama -- Videodiscs.
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DVDs.
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Feature films -- United States.
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| Genre |
Thrillers (Motion pictures, television, etc.)
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Animal films.
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| Added Author |
Levine, Joseph E.
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Nichols, Mike.
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Relyea, Robert E.
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Henry, Buck.
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Scott, George C., 1927-1999.
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Van Devere, Trish.
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Sorvino, Paul.
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Merle, Robert, 1908-2004.
Day of the dolphin.
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Image Entertainment (Firm)
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| Standard No. |
014381306026 |
| Music No. |
ID3060JFDVD Image Entertainment |
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