Island of the Blue Dolphins
Brief Synopsis
Cast & Crew
James B. Clark
Celia Kaye
Larry Domasin
Ann Daniel
Carlos Romero
George Kennedy
Film Details
Technical Specs
Synopsis
In 1835, a group of white hunters slay most of an Indian tribe inhabiting an island off California, forcing the survivors to flee the island. Young Karana, realizing that her 6-year-old brother, Ramo, has been left behind, returns to the island. Karana and Ramo are left alone, menaced by a pack of wild dogs. The most ferocious of the dogs kills Ramo, and Karana teaches herself archery and hunts the dog. She puts an arrow in its chest but then takes pity on the animal and nurses it back to health. She and the dog, whom she names Rontu, become fast friends. When another group of hunters come to the island, Karana hides, and although Tutok, a girl in the group, finds her and tries to befriend her, Karana refuses to trust anyone. Years pass, and Rontu dies of old age. Karana finds a puppy and names him Rontu-Aru--son of Rontu. Later, a boat carrying a missionary arrives, and this time Karana decides to trust the strangers. Taking her pets, Rontu-Aru, an otter, and some wild birds she has trained, she leaves the island.
Director
James B. Clark
Cast
Celia Kaye
Larry Domasin
Ann Daniel
Carlos Romero
George Kennedy
Hal Jon Norman
Martin Garralaga
Alex Montoya
Julie Payne
Junior
Manchester Tribe Of The Poma Nation
Kashia Tribe Of The Poma Nation
Crew
Ray Berwick
Phil Bowles
Fred Chulack
Oliver Emert
Robert Forrest
Jack Freeman
Larry Germain
Joseph Gershenson
Alexander Golitzen
Ted J. Kent
Jane Klove
Rollie Lane
Joe Lapis
Edward Muhl
Terence Nelson
Rosemary Odell
Robert B. Radnitz
Santa Barbara Historical Society
Paul Sawtell
Millard Sheets
Ted Sherdeman
Sierra Club
Southwest Indian Museum
Leo Tover
Waldon O. Watson
Frank Weatherwax
George Webb
James Welch
Bud Westmore
Albert Whitlock
Film Details
Technical Specs
Quotes
Trivia
Notes
Filmed on location at Anchor Bay, California.
Miscellaneous Notes
Released in United States 1964
Released in United States 1964
