Flipper 60 years old

The wonderful story of a boy and his amazing underwater friend!

Flipper

Many kids might say their best friend is a puppy or a pony. But for 12-year-old Sandy, the most special pet of all is the exuberant dolphin he rescues and who returns the favor by rescuing Sandy from sharks.

Credits

Flipper Cast

Name Character
Luke Halpin He was 16, now 77 years old as Sandy Ricks
Chuck Connors He was 42, 71 years old when he died as Porter Ricks
Jane Rose She was 50, 66 years old when she died as Hettie White
Connie Scott as Kim Parker
George Applewhite as Sheriff Rogers
Kathleen Maguire She was 37, 63 years old when she died as Martha Ricks
Joe Higgins He was 14, 49 years old when he died as Mr. L.C. Parett
Robertson White He was 63, 85 years old when he died as Mr. Abrams

Flipper Crew

Name Department
Van Allen James as Sound Editor. He was 59 (80) years old when He died Sound
Arthur Weiss as Writer. He was 51 (68) years old when He died Writing
Lamar Boren as Director of Photography. He was 46 (68) years old when He died Camera
James B. Clark as Director. He was 55 (92) years old when He died Directing
Joseph C. Brun as Director of Photography. He was 56 (91) years old when He died Camera
Jack Cowden as Story. Writing
Ivan Tors as Producer. He was 47 (66) years old when He died Production
Harry Redmond, Jr. as Producer. He was 53 (101) years old when He died Production
Henry Vars as Music. Sound
Ricou Browning as Producer. He was 33 (now 94) years old Production
Ricou Browning as Story. He was 33 (now 94) years old Writing
Howard Warren as Sound Recordist. Crew
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Flipper (60 years)

The wonderful story of a boy and his amazing underwater friend!

  • Release day: Wednesday, August 14, 1963
  • Runtime: 90 minutes