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USA, 1973
Director: Mike Nichols
Producer: Robert E. Relyea
Cast: George C. Scott, Trish Van Devere, Paul Sorvino, John Dehner
Screenwriter: Buck Henry
Based on the novel by Robert Merle
Cinematography: William A. Fraker
Music: Georges Delerue
Genre: Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller
Color
Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
Language: English
Running Time: 104 minutes

Synopsis:
Dr. Jake Terrell (George C. Scott) and his wife and co-researcher Maggie (Trish Van Devere) attempt to train dolphins to use the English language. When various interests collide over the future of the research, the Terrells and their dolphin subjects must work together to be free.

Awards and Recognition:
Best Sound and Best Music, Original Dramatic Score nominations (Academy Awards, 1974)
Best Original Score - Motion Picture nomination (Golden Globes, 1974)
Top Ten Films (NBR Award, 1973)

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