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The film stars Jason James Richter in his film debut, Lori Petty, Jayne Atkinson, August Schellenberg, and Michael Madsen with the eponymous character, Willy, played by Keiko . The story is about a 12 year old orphaned boy named Jesse who befriends a captive orca, Willy, at an ailing amusement park.
Jul 16, 1993 · Free Willy: Directed by Simon Wincer. With Jason James Richter, Lori Petty, Jayne Atkinson, August Schellenberg. When a boy learns that a beloved killer whale is to be killed by the aquarium owners, the boy risks everything to free the whale.
Jul 16, 1993 · Directed by. Simon Wincer. "Free Willy" tells the story of a boy and his whale, and if that sounds like an unwieldy adaptation of the sturdy old formula about a boy and his dog, it is. Whales are not as charismatic as dogs, not as easily trained, and cannot be hugged.
Summaries. When a boy learns that a beloved killer whale is to be killed by the aquarium owners, the boy risks everything to free the whale. Fishermen separate a young orca whale (Willy) from his parents and he ends up in a fish bowl at a marina.
Glen Greenwood. Michael Ironside. Dial. Watchlist. In Theaters At Home TV Shows. When maladjusted orphan Jesse (Jason James Richter) vandalizes a theme park, he is placed with foster parents and...
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In FREE WILLY, 12-year-old street kid Jesse (Jason James Richter) is caught by police after joining his buddies in spray-painting a marine amusement park. With the blessing of a new foster dad ( Michael Madsen ), Jesse must work at the place and clean up the damage.
Overview. When maladjusted orphan Jesse vandalizes a theme park, he is placed with foster parents and must work at the park to make amends. There he meets Willy, a young Orca whale who has been separated from his family. Sensing kinship, they form a bond and, with the help of kindly whale trainer Rae Lindley, develop a routine of tricks.
