Island Of The Blue Dolphins(1964) Page

Over nearly two decades, Karana builds a home of whale bones, hunts for food, and develops a deep respect for the island's wildlife, eventually vowing to only hunt when absolutely necessary for survival.

Russian fur traders and Aleut hunters arrive to hunt sea otters but refuse to pay as agreed. A violent battle breaks out, and Karana's father, the chief, is killed along with many others. Island of the Blue Dolphins(1964)

Based on the 1960 Newbery Medal-winning novel by Scott O'Dell, the 1964 film tells the survival story of Karana, a young Native American girl stranded on an island for 18 years. Story Overview Over nearly two decades, Karana builds a home

Tragically, Ramo is soon killed by a pack of wild dogs, leaving Karana entirely alone. To survive, she must break tribal taboos by crafting her own weapons—skills traditionally reserved for men. Based on the 1960 Newbery Medal-winning novel by

The dog that played Rontu was the offspring of Spike, the dog from the classic film Old Yeller . Review of ISLAND OF THE BLUE DOLPHINS (1964) (Blu-ray)