THE DAY OF THE DOLPHIN

USA | 1973 | DCP | 104 min.
Director: Mike Nichols
Cast: George C. Scott, Trish Van Devere, Paul Sorvino
Well-funded marine biologist Jake Terrell (Scott, in a terrific performance) discovers his highly intelligent dolphins can communicate in rudimentary English, only to find their abilities attracting the attention of shadowy government operatives and conspiratorial agents. This wildly unpredictable thriller is classic entertainment from the Post-JFK/Watergate-era. A newly restored DCP, a showcase for the lovely widescreen cinematography of William Fraker, will be shown.