Island of the Blue Dolphins 60 years old

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.

Credits

Island of the Blue Dolphins Cast

Name Character
George Kennedy He was 39, 91 years old when he died as Aleut Captain
Martin Garralaga He was 69, 86 years old when he died as The Priest
Larry Domasin He was 9, now 69 years old as Ramo
Alex Montoya He was 56, 62 years old when he died as Spanish Captain
Ann Daniel as Tutok
Hal John Norman He was 53, 99 years old when he died as Kimki

Island of the Blue Dolphins Crew

Name Department
Ted J. Kent as Editor. He was 62 (84) years old when He died Editing
Paul Sawtell as Original Music Composer. He was 58 (65) years old when He died Sound
Leo Tover as Director of Photography. He was 63 (64) years old when He died Camera
Alexander Golitzen as Art Direction. He was 56 (97) years old when He died Art
Rosemary Odell as Costume Design. She was 39 (67) years old when She died Costume & Make-Up
Oliver Emert as Set Decoration. He was 61 (72) years old when He died Art
James B. Clark as Director. He was 56 (92) years old when He died Directing
Ted Sherdeman as Writer. He was 55 (78) years old when He died Writing
Jane Klove as Writer. Writing
Robert B. Radnitz as Producer. He was 40 (85) years old when He died Production
Scott O'Dell as Novel. He was 66 (91) years old when He died Writing
George C. Webb as Art Direction. He was 35 (now 24) years old Art
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Island of the Blue Dolphins (60 years)

A Girl's Incredible Adventure on a Lost Island!

  • Release day: Thursday, September 10, 1964
  • Runtime: 93 minutes