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Boy on a Dolphin (1957)

Movie ★ 5.8 111 min

Adventure Romance Drama

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.

Jean Negulesco Director

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Quick facts

Released
April 19, 1957
Runtime
111 min
Rating
NR
IMDb
tt0050208
Language
,

Themes

Cast

Alan Ladd Alan Ladd Dr. James 'Jim' Calder Sophia Loren Sophia Loren Phaedra Clifton Webb Clifton Webb Victor Parmalee Alex Minotis Alex Minotis Milidias Nadapoulos Jorge Mistral Jorge Mistral Rhif Laurence Naismith Laurence Naismith Dr. Hawkins Piero Giagnoni Niko Gertrude Flynn Gertrude Flynn Miss Dill Charles Fawcett Charles Fawcett Tonis Maroudas Michalis Nikolinakos Michalis Nikolinakos

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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 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.
Who directed Boy on a Dolphin?
Boy on a Dolphin was directed by Jean Negulesco.
Who stars in Boy on a Dolphin?
Boy on a Dolphin stars Alan Ladd, Sophia Loren, Clifton Webb, Alex Minotis.
When was Boy on a Dolphin released?
Boy on a Dolphin is a 1957 adventure, romance, drama film.
Where can I watch Boy on a Dolphin?
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