Namu, the Killer Whale
5.7
“Make Room In Your Heart For A Six-Ton Pet!!!”
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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Cast
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Robert Lansing
Hank Donner
Known for
Automan
Kung Fu: The Legend Continues
John Anderson
Joe Clausen
Known for
Psycho
Soldier Blue
Robin Mattson
Lisa Rand
Known for
Captain America
Richard Erdman
Deke
Known for
Community
Stalag 17
Lee Meriwether
Kate Rand
Known for
The Time Tunnel
Batman
Joe Higgins
Burt
Known for
The Small One
Flipper
Michael Shea
Nick
Also in
The New Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
Welcome to Hard Times
Clara Tarte
Carrie
No other roles listed
Edwin Rochelle
Charlie
Also in
The Son of Kong
The Case Against Brooklyn
László Benedek Director · Arthur Weiss Writer Erwin Dumbrille Editor
United States release August 1, 1966 · Produced in United States · Production United Artists Pictures
Production
Ivan Tors Productions
Production
United Artists Pictures
Studio
United States
Produced in
Languages
Original language
English
Spoken on screen
English
Release dates
United States · August 1, 1966
Theatrical
Germany
June 30, 1967 · Theatrical
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