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2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Keiko_(orca)Keiko (orca) - Wikipedia

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   Keiko ( c. 1977/1978 – 12 December 2003) was a male orca captured in the Atlantic Ocean near Iceland in 1979. He was best known for his portrayal of Willy in the 1993 film Free Willy. In 1996, Warner Bros. and the International Marine Mammal Project collaborated to return Keiko to the wild.

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     Free Willy (1993) Official Trailer - Michael Madsen Movie

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     What Happened to KEIKO? | The Whale from FREE WILLY

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     Free Willy | Modern Trailer | HBO Max

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5. screenrant.com › what-happened-to-whale-after-freeWhat Happened To The Whale From Free Willy After The Movie

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   Aug 17, 2023 · In 1993, an orca named Keiko became a worldwide star after appearing in the movie Free Willy, but what happened to the whale after the film is a tale of tragedy. With a name meaning "lucky one," Keiko was captured in 1979 at the age of two.

6. www.the-sun.com › news › 3803974Heartbreaking story of Free Willy star Keiko the killer whale ...

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   Oct 6, 2021 · THE real-life orca star of blockbuster movie Free Willy was never truly free. The killer whale who starred in the 1993 classic, named Keiko, died an agonising death in 2003 after tragically failing to adapt to a new life in the wild off the coast of Iceland.

7. www.imdb.com › title › tt0106965Free Willy (1993) - IMDb

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   Jul 16, 1993 · A boy befriends a killer whale in captivity and tries to free him from the aquarium owners. IMDb provides cast and crew information, user and critic reviews, trivia, goofs, quotes, and more for this PG-rated film.

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   • Genre: Adventure, Drama, Family

   • Director: Simon Wincer
   • Release Date: 1993-07-16

8. www.orcanetwork.org › keiko-life-storyKeiko's Life Story — Orca Network

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   Learn about Keiko, the orca who inspired the movie Free Willy and was released back to the wild after years of captivity. Read his history, challenges, achievements and legacy in this comprehensive account by Orca Network.

9. www.pdxmonthly.com › news-and-city-life › 2023Keiko's Legacy, 30 Years after Free Willy | Portland Monthly

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   Feb 21, 2023 · Keiko was the orca star of the 1993 film Free Willy, which inspired millions of fans to support his release from captivity and return to the wild. Learn how his life and death shaped marine wildlife conservation efforts around the world.

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    Was Free Willy really free?

    • THE real-life orca star of blockbuster movie Free Willy was never truly free. The killer whale who starred in the 1993 classic, named Keiko, died an agonising death in 2003 after tragically failing to adapt to a new life in the wild off the coast of Iceland.

    Heartbreaking story of Free Willy star Keiko the killer whale who died

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    Is Keiko a robot whale in Free Willy?

    • The scene is incorporated into “Free Willy.” They expect to use a robot whale for the scene, but they give Keiko a try, and he performs flawlessly on the first take. The cast and crew grow very fond of Keiko. 1992: Warner Bros. Studios films Free Willy on location in Mexico City.

    Keiko's Life Story — Orca Network

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    Will Free Willy whale go back to wild?

    • On more than a dozen occasions Keiko encountered wild whales, and interacted with them directly on nearly half a dozen occasions. He was able to stay out in the open ocean environment for up to three days at a time. Nevertheless, London Daily Telegraph announces "Free Willy" whale will never go back to wild.

    Keiko's Life Story — Orca Network

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    Was Keiko a captive mammal in 'Free Willy'?

    • Nowhere in recent history has a captive mammal garnered go much attention as Keiko, the orca star of the 1993 hit film, “Free Willy.” The film’s success, partnered with growing public interest in animals held in captivity, launched a children’s crusade that called for Keiko’s release into the wild.

    THE DOCUMENTARY - Keiko The Untold Story of the Star of Free Willy

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11. www.keikotheuntoldstory.com › about › the-documentaryTHE DOCUMENTARY - Keiko The Untold Story of the Star of Free ...

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    Learn how Keiko, the orca star of the hit film Free Willy, became the first captive orca to be successfully returned to his ocean. Watch exclusive footage and interviews with his caretakers and experts who witnessed his life, legacy and challenges in the wild.