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Namu, the Killer Whale

Namu, the Killer Whale

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

19664.61h 29mPG

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!

Directed by László Benedek
Written by Arthur Weiss
Produced by László Benedek, Ivan Tors, Lamar Boren
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Top Cast

Robert Lansing

Robert Lansing

Hank Donner

John Anderson

John Anderson

Joe Clausen

Robin Mattson

Robin Mattson

Lisa Rand

Richard Erdman

Richard Erdman

Deke

Lee Meriwether

Lee Meriwether

Kate Rand

Joe Higgins

Joe Higgins

Burt

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Michael Shea

Nick

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Clara Tarte

Carrie

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Edwin Rochelle

Charlie

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whalekiller whale

About Namu, the Killer Whale

Namu, the Killer Whale is a drama, family, adventure film released in 1966 exploring themes of whale, killer whale. Directed by László Benedek, it stars Robert Lansing, John Anderson, Robin Mattson. 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!

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