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August 1966. ( 1966-08) Running time. 89 minutes. Country. United States. Language. English. Namu, the Killer Whale (re-issued as Namu, My Best Friend) is a 1966 American film about a "killer whale" (orca) being studied by a local marine biologist after the murder of his mate and initially feared by local townspeople.
Aug 10, 2018 · Orcas, Once Hunted and Now Beloved, Are in Danger. Three killer whales swim in a row at the surface of the water. Over the years, orcas have been hated by fishermen, but then loved by the public ...
Namu, the Killer Whale: Directed by Laslo Benedek. With Robert Lansing, John Anderson, Robin Mattson, Richard Erdman. Robert Lansing and Lee Meriwether star in this warm and compelling family drama about a compassionate scientist who forms an unlikely friendship with a magnificent killer whale.
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- Adventure, Drama, Family
- Laslo Benedek
- 1966-08-01
This was a novel film in its time that introduced audiences to the "Killer Whale" as a potential friend rather than threat. Based on a true story and very well made (lots of great location photography). The cast is low-key and everything is handled in a convincing manner. This was typical of the Tors approach.
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!
Watch Namu, the Killer Whale with a subscription on Prime Video, rent on Fandango at Home, or buy on Fandango at Home. ... this orca whale is NO threat to anybody. It isn't all that big either ...
- Kids & Family, Drama
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Director. Arthur Weiss. Writer. 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.
