Namu, the Killer Whale

Aug 1, 1966

1h 29m

★ 4.6

Make Room In Your Heart For A Six-Ton Pet!!!

Overview

Based on the amazing true story of a marine biologist (Robert Lansing) who befriends a six-ton Orcawhale, this "honest, fascinating and vigorously wholesome film" (Citizen-News) is heartwarming fun for the whole family. Like all close pals, Hank (Lansing) and Namu love spending time together. Whether sharing a morning swim or soaking up the afternoon sun, these two are virtually inseparable. Trouble is, the local fishermen mistakenly think that Namu is a threat. Racing against time, Hank must enlist the help of a young widow and her daughter to save Namu and prove that he's a gentle giant!

Genres

Drama

Family

Adventure

Production Companies

Ivan Tors Productions

Namu, the Killer Whale Trailers

Cast

Hank Donner

Robert Lansing

Joe Clausen

John Anderson

Lisa Rand

Robin Mattson

Deke

Richard Erdman

Kate Rand

Lee Meriwether

Burt

Joe Higgins

Nick

Michael Shea

Carrie

Clara Tarte

Charlie

Edwin Rochelle

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