Flipper
Sandy is distraught when, having saved Flipper by pulling out a spear, his father insists the dolphin be released. A grateful Flipper, however, returns the favor when Sandy is threatened by Sharks.
- Rated
- G
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Released
- 1963
- Country
- United States
Details
Release year: 1963
Storyline
Sandy is distraught when, having saved Flipper by pulling out a spear, his father insists the dolphin be released. A grateful Flipper, however, returns the favor when Sandy is threatened by Sharks.
Top credits
Chuck Connors — Porter Ricks
Luke Halpin — Sandy Ricks
Connie Scott — Kim Parker- Jane Rose — Hettie White
Did you know
• In an interview in 2012 Flipper writer and associate producer Ricou Browning said in 1961 he used his last $100 to write a book telling the boy and dolphin story and persuaded movie producer Ivan Tors to read the book. Tors liked it so much he made the movie.
• Luke Halpin was 15, playing a 12-year-old. 6' 5" Chuck Connors was cast as his father because Halpin would appear younger than his actual age next to him.
• Some articles during the 1960s stated that Luke Halpin was 13 when this film was made. However, Halpin himself said he was 15.
User reviews
Cut-rate aquatic adventure, but matinée audiences didn't seem to mind...
Seriously--how can you hate this?
The wildlife adventure about a boy and his the remarkable pet dolphin
Technical specs
- Sound mix
- Mono
- Aspect ratio
- 1.66 : 1, 2.35 : 1
- Color
- Color, Color
