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Flipper

Flipper

The wonderful story of a boy and his amazing underwater friend!

19635.81h 30m

Overview

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.

Directed by James B. Clark
Written by Ricou Browning, Jack Cowden, Arthur Weiss
Produced by Ivan Tors
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Top Cast

Chuck Connors

Chuck Connors

Porter Ricks

Luke Halpin

Luke Halpin

Sandy Ricks

Connie Scott

Connie Scott

Kim Parker

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Jane Rose

Hettie White

Joe Higgins

Joe Higgins

L.C. Porett

R

Robertson White

Mr. Abrams

G

George Applewhite

Sheriff Rogers

Kathleen Maguire

Kathleen Maguire

Martha Ricks

Themes & Keywords

rescuefloridadolphinboathurricaneflorida keysmetrocolor

About Flipper

Flipper is a adventure, drama, family film released in 1963 exploring themes of rescue, florida, dolphin, boat, hurricane, florida keys. Directed by James B. Clark, it stars Chuck Connors, Luke Halpin, Connie Scott. 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.

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