Namu, the Killer Whale

Namu, the Killer Whale

89 mins | Drama, Adventure, Family | Aug. 1, 1966

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!

Namu, the Killer Whale

89 mins | Drama, Adventure, Family | Aug. 1, 1966

Namu, the Killer Whale
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!
IMDb rating 5.7
Producers Ivan Tors Productions
Original title Namu, the Killer Whale
Directors László Benedek
Writers Arthur Weiss

Cast

Robert Lansing

as Hank Donner

John Anderson

as Joe Clausen

Robin Mattson

as Lisa Rand

Richard Erdman

as Deke

Lee Meriwether

as Kate Rand

Joe Higgins

as Burt

Michael Shea

as Nick

Clara Tarte

as Carrie

Edwin Rochelle

as Charlie