Namu, the Killer Whale

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Average Rating: 3.2/5

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A marine biologist tends to a wounded "killer" whale, and learns that the animal's reputation as a vicious, merciless beast is quite unfounded. He then fights to protect the injured orca from angry local fishermen in this drama, which was based on a true story.

Rating:

PG
Genre:

Action & Adventure, Classics, Drama, Kids & Family
Directed By:

Laslo Benedek
Written By:

Arthur Weiss
In Theaters:

Aug 1, 1966 wide
On Disc/Streaming:

Apr 12, 2005
Runtime:

89 minutes
Studio:

MGM

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Cast

Robert Lansing
as Hank Donner

Lee Meriwether
as Kate Rand

John Anderson
as Joe Clausen

Richard Erdman
as Deke

Robin Mattson
as Lisa Rand

Joe Higgins
as Burt

Michael J. Shea
as Nick

Clara Tarte
as Carrie

Edwin Rochelle
as Charlie

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Critic Reviews for Namu, the Killer Whale

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1960s whale adventure has some peril, but teaches tolerance.

May 10, 2013 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review…

Tracy Moore
Common Sense Media
...ideal family entertainment.

Apr 14, 2005 | Rating: 2.5/4 | Full Review…

David Nusair
Reel Film Reviews
I found it to be a whale of a film, a superior children's film that adults might also enjoy.

Nov 12, 2002 | Rating: B | Full Review…

Dennis Schwartz
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