Flipper [1963] (REGION 1) (NTSC) | ![Flipper [1963] (REGION 1) (NTSC)](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/21akGOAs5AL._SL160_.jpg)
 enlarge | Director: James B. Clark
Actors: Chuck Connors, Luke Halpin, Connie Scott, Jane Rose, Joe Higgins
Studio: Warner Home Video
Category: DVD
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Rating:  1 reviews
Sales Rank: 89045
Format: Dubbed, Dvd-video, Subtitled, Widescreen, Ntsc
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Subtitled), French (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled), French (Dubbed)
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 90 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
MPN: WARD65147D
ISBN: 0790745674
UPC: 012569514720
EAN: 9780790745671
ASIN: B00029LOAO
Theatrical Release Date: August 14, 1963
Release Date: August 24, 2004
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The Introduction to the Hero of the Sea February 2, 2008
Mark Baker (Santa Clarita, CA United States)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Sandy Ricks (Luke Halpin) is the son of a fisherman living in the Florida Keys. When a hurricane hits their island, Porter Rick's (Chuck Connors) book is destroyed and he must head to the mainland to get it fixed.
Sandy, meanwhile, accompanies his friend Kim (Connie Scott) on a fun filled day of swimming and fishing. The day ends on a sad note when a dolphin gets hit with a spear. Even though it is badly hurt, Sandy can't stand to see it killed, so he brings it home and nurses it back to health. But what will his dad say when he returns?
This is the movie that first introduced us to Flipper. From here, he'd get another movie and his own TV show. It's interesting to see how things developed from here. Luke Halpin is the only actor to make it to the TV show. Porter Rick was recast, and his mother (yes, he has one here) was completely eliminated. Also, younger brother Bud is no where to be found here.
That aside, how does the film do as a movie? To be honest, it is okay at best. The action is rather slow. Heck, we're about half way in before Flipper even shows up. The early parts focus on the hurricane and how the community survives. Of course, it doesn't help that the story is predictable. And the acting is mediocre at best. It gets the job done, but at times it is pretty weak.
I must admit, I was disappointed with this movie. It's okay, but not nearly as special as I expected it to be.
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