Namu, the Killer Whale 1966
“Make Room In Your Heart For A Six-Ton Pet!!!”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 89 minutes
- Director
- László Benedek
- Network
- Ivan Tors Productions
What is Namu, the Killer Whale?
Namu, the Killer Whale is a film first released in 1966. Catalogued under Drama, Family, Adventure.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1966
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 89 minutes
- Release date
- Aug 1, 1966
- Studios
- Ivan Tors Productions
- Genres
- Drama, Family, Adventure
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 5.3/10
- Episode runtime
- ~89 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Network
- Ivan Tors Productions
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Overview
Namu, the Killer Whale is a film first released in 1966. Catalogued under Drama, Family, Adventure. Produced and broadcast by Ivan Tors Productions. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“A marine biologist befriends a massive orca whale in this heartwarming family adventure.”
- Based on a true story
- Features a unique friendship with a six-ton orca whale
- Wholesome entertainment suitable for the whole family
- Local fishermen mistakenly view the whale as a threat, creating conflict
- Hank faces a race against time to save the animal
Watch it if you enjoy heartwarming family dramas based on true stories of human-animal friendships.
The film is a wholesome family drama with minor conflict regarding a perceived threat from a whale.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the film about?
It is based on a true story about a marine biologist who befriends a six-ton orca whale named Namu.
Who stars in the film?
Robert Lansing stars as the marine biologist named Hank.
What is the conflict in the story?
Local fishermen mistakenly believe that Namu is a threat.
Who helps Hank save the whale?
Hank enlists the help of a young widow and her daughter.
What genres describe the film?
The film is categorized as drama, family, and adventure.
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