Boy on a Dolphin movie poster

Boy on a Dolphin

"An adventurous love story that will live 'til the seas run dry!"

April 19, 1957 1h 51m 5.5/10 (33 votes)

Originally released in 1957. Boy on a Dolphin is a adventure/romance film. directed by Jean Negulesco.

Starring Alan Ladd, Sophia Loren, and Clifton Webb

Synopsis

Phaedra is a poor sponge diver on the lovely Greek isle of Hydra. While diving, she discovers an ancient brass and gold statue of a boy riding a dolphin, which is said to have the magical power to grant wishes. Her shiftless boyfriend wants to sell it to an unscrupulous art collector, but Phaedra wants to give it to anthropologist Jim Calder, who would return it to the Greek government.

Quick Facts

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Release Date April 19, 1957 68 years ago
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Runtime 1h 51m 111 minutes total
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User Rating 5.5/10 Mixed (33 votes)
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • 20th Century Fox

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is Boy on a Dolphin about?

Phaedra is a poor sponge diver on the lovely Greek isle of Hydra. While diving, she discovers an ancient brass and gold statue of a boy riding a dolphin, which is said to have the magical power to ...

Who directed Boy on a Dolphin?

Boy on a Dolphin was directed by Jean Negulesco.

How long is Boy on a Dolphin?

Boy on a Dolphin has a runtime of 1 hours and 51 minutes (111 minutes total).

When was Boy on a Dolphin released?

Boy on a Dolphin was released on April 19, 1957 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Boy on a Dolphin?

The main cast of Boy on a Dolphin includes Alan Ladd, Sophia Loren, Clifton Webb, Alex Minotis, Jorge Mistral.