Flipper (1963): Cast & Plot
Flipper is a 1963 family drama directed by James B. Clark, starring Luke Halpin as Sandy Ricks, Chuck Connors and Connie Scott. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 30m (90 min)
- Director
- James B. Clark
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Ivan Tors Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Flipper About?
The premise of Flipper without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A young boy forms an extraordinary bond with a clever dolphin after rescuing the animal from a spear. When his father insists the dolphin be released, the grateful creature returns the favor, protecting the boy from a dangerous shark attack. Their friendship showcases bravery and loyalty beneath the waves.
Flipper Themes & Keywords
· 47 tags- rescue
- underwater scene
- dolphin
- fisherman
- father son relationship
- fishing
- boy
- famous song
- shark
- shark attack
- animal character name as title
- death of husband
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- affection
- compassion
- husband wife relationship
- mother son relationship
- harpoon
- rowboat
- girl
- pelican
- hurricane
- voice over narration
- bare chested male
- motorboat
- 1960s
- funeral
- fire
- dachshund
- post office
- lost at sea
- scuba diving
- killer whale
- fishing net
- shotgun
- plague
- giant octopus
- sheriff
- florida keys
- fish plague
- hurricane hazel
- spear
- florida
- dead fish
- seal
- reference to the bible
- helicopter
- beach
Flipper Cast & Characters
Luke Halpin leads the cast as Sandy Ricks, with Chuck Connors as Porter Ricks and Connie Scott as Kim Parker. Directed by James B. Clark; 8 actors are credited in all.
- Director James B. Clark
- Luke Halpin as Sandy Ricks
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Chuck Connors as Porter Ricks - Connie Scott as Kim Parker
- George Applewhite as Sheriff Rogers
Also Starring in Flipper
· 4 more- Kathleen Maguire Martha Ricks
- Joe Higgins L.C. Porett
- Jane Rose Hettie White
- Robertson White Mr. Abrams
More from James B. Clark
More films directed by James B. Clark: The Little Ark, Lassie: Well of Love, My Side of the Mountain and Island of the Blue Dolphins.
Flipper Plot Summary
What happens in Flipper from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Sandy Ricks is sent off for the summer to stay with his Uncle Porter Ricks in the seaside town of Coral Key. At first, the teen is not thrilled about the change, joking that he would rather be at a Red Hot Chili Peppers concert. His mood hardly improves after meeting Cathy, a local shopkeeper with whom his uncle flirts, and Kim Parker — a girl his own age.
Full summary
The whole story of Flipper, scene by scene
Flipper Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Flipper.
How Well Do You Know Flipper?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 10: not answered
What name does Sandy give to the dolphin he befriends?
Cars in Flipper
5 cars on screen, including the 1955 GMC F-Model and the 1961 International Harvester Scout.
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1955 GMC F-Model Minor role -
1961 International Harvester Scout Minor role -
1957 Morris Minor 1000 Station Wagon Minor role -
1954 Chevrolet Two-Ten Background role
Flipper Also Known As
18 alternative titles, including “O Menino e o Delfim” and “Aventure en Floride”.
- Also known as
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- O Menino e o Delfim
- Aventure en Floride
- Drengen og delfinen Flipper
- O psaras kai to delfini
- Il mio amico delfino
- El niño y el delfín
- Mój przyjaciel delfin
- Rapaz e o Golfinho
- Nestašni delfin
- Razposajeni delfin
- Флиппер
- Mi amigo Flipper
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- Flipper - The Fabulous Dolphin
- Delfinen Som Lo
- 飞宝
- Фліппер
- 플리퍼
- Flipper - O Menino e o Delfim
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Movies Like Flipper
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Flipper, Flipper’s New Adventure and Dolphin Tale.
Flipper FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Flipper, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Flipper?
Flipper runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).
When was Flipper released?
Flipper was released on August 14, 1963.
Who directed Flipper?
Flipper was directed by James B. Clark.
More films by James B. Clark Who is in the cast of Flipper?
Flipper stars Luke Halpin as Sandy Ricks, Chuck Connors as Porter Ricks and Connie Scott as Kim Parker, among 8 credited actors.
Does Flipper have a post-credit scene?
No. Flipper has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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