The Dolphin (1987)
On full moon nights, the unexpected happens
According to an amazonian legend, every month, during the full moon, a brazilian fishing village receives a mysterious guest: the Dolphin, who transforms into a human to seduce and be loved by women and hated by men. One of her conquests is the daughter of a fisherman, who has a son with the Dolphin. He constantly reappears to seduce her, and even when she marries, he continues to look for her. This provokes the ire of the husband, who wants to kill him anyway.
Director: Walter Lima Jr.
Genre: Drama, Romance, Fantasy
Runtime: 108 min
Release Date: June 19, 1987
Cast
- Carlos Alberto Riccelli - Boto
- Cássia Kis - Tereza
- Ney Latorraca - Rufino
- Dira Paes - Corina
- Ruy Polanah - Zé Amaro
- Paulo Vinícius - Luciano
- Rolando Boldrin - Contador de causo
- Tonico Pereira - Pereira
- Sandro Solviatti - Pescador
- Marcos Palmeira - Pescador
Screenplay
Music: Wagner Tiso
Cinematography: Pedro Farkas
Editing: Mair Tavares
Production: LC Barreto
Country: Brazil
Language: Português
Original Language: pt
More Films by Director: Walter Lima Jr.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Dolphin about?
- According to an amazonian legend, every month, during the full moon, a brazilian fishing village receives a mysterious guest: the Dolphin, who transforms into a human to seduce and be loved by women and hated by men. One of her conquests is the daughter of a fisherman, who has a son with the Dolphin. He constantly reappears to seduce her, and even when she marries, he continues to look for her. This provokes the ire of the husband, who wants to kill him anyway.
- Who directed The Dolphin?
- The Dolphin was directed by Walter Lima Jr..
- Who stars in The Dolphin?
- The Dolphin stars Carlos Alberto Riccelli, Cássia Kis, Ney Latorraca, Dira Paes, Ruy Polanah, Paulo Vinícius.
- How long is The Dolphin?
- The Dolphin has a runtime of 1h 48m (108 minutes).
- What genre is The Dolphin?
- The Dolphin is a Drama, Romance, Fantasy film.
- Where was The Dolphin produced?
- The Dolphin was produced in Brazil.