The Day of the Dolphin
1973
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Synopsis
A marine biologist teaches his dolphins to communicate in English but shady characters plan to kidnap the trained mammals for a more sinister purpose.
Key facts
Original language
English
Home video distributors
Magnetic Video (United States), Nelson Entertainment (United States), Embassy Home Entertainment (United States)
Based on
The Day of the Dolphin
Awards
National Board of Review: Top Ten Films
Setting
Florida
Filming locations
The Bahamas
Trailer
Stills
Reviews
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Festival History
- Beyond Fest 2025 generic
- Academy Awards 1974 academy_award
- Golden Globes (USA) 1974 generic
- National Board of Review 1973 generic
Titles
| Original title | The Day of the Dolphin | |
| Alternate title | Le Jour du dauphin | |
| Alternate title | Der Tag des Delphins |
VHS & home video releases
| VHS | Magnetic Video (cat. no. 4004) | 1978, United States, slipcase |
| VHS | Embassy Home Entertainment (cat. no. 2035) | 1986, United States, slipcase |
| VHS | Nelson Entertainment (cat. no. 2035) | 1986, United States, slipcase |
Soundtracks
| Vinyl LP | The Day Of The Dolphin (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) - Georges Delerue (1974) | 8 releases, 1974-1977: Avco, H & L Records |
| 7" vinyl | Le Jour Du Dauphin - Georges Delerue (1973) | 6 releases, 1973-1976: Avco, AVCO Embassy, H & L Records |
| CD | The Day Of The Dolphin (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) - Georges Delerue (1974) | 4 releases, 1991-2022: Avco, Percepto Records, Quartet Records, Soundtrack Listeners Communications Inc. |
| Cassette | The Day Of The Dolphin (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) - Georges Delerue (1974) | 1 release, 1976: Avco |
Versions & editions
| Home video VHS | United States | 1978 4004 |
| Home video VHS | United States | 1986 2035 |
Source: Cinémathèque québécoise, linked catalogue data (CC BY 4.0)
