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Namu, the Killer Whale -- A compassionate scientist forms an unlikely friendship with a magnificent killer whale

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Director:
Laslo Benedek
Writer:
Arthur Weiss (written by)
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Release Date:
1 August 1966 (USA) See more »
Genre:
Drama | Family | Adventure See more »
Tagline:
He is the biggest hero in the whole wide world of adventure! See more »
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Awards:
1 win See more »
User Reviews:
Memorable, touching film See more (5 total) »

Cast

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Robert Lansing ... Hank Donner

John Anderson ... Joe Clausen

Robin Mattson ... Lisa Rand

Richard Erdman ... Deke

Lee Meriwether ... Kate Rand
Joe Higgins ... Burt
Michael Shea ... Nick
Clara Tarte ... Carrie
Edwin Rochelle ... Charlie
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Directed by
Laslo Benedek 
 
Writing credits
Arthur Weiss (written by)

Produced by
Laslo Benedek .... producer
Lamar Boren .... associate producer
Ivan Tors .... executive producer
 
Original Music by
Samuel Matlovsky 
 
Cinematography by
Lamar Boren 
 
Film Editing by
Erwin Dumbrille 
 
Art Direction by
Eddie Imazu 
 
Production Management
Herman E. Webber .... production manager
 
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Jack R. Berne .... assistant director
Robert Webb .... second assistant director
 
Sound Department
Franklin Milton .... recording supervisor
Al Strasser .... sound mixer
 
Special Effects by
Earl McCoy .... special effects
 
Camera and Electrical Department
Robert M. Young .... additional photographer
Orville Hallberg .... camera operator (uncredited)
 
Editorial Department
Warren Adams .... supervising editor
 
Music Department
Dominic Frontiere .... composer: stock music (uncredited)
 
Other crew
Joseph Gannon .... script supervisor
Ted Griffin .... technical advisor
 

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Additional Details

Also Known As:
"Namu, My Best Friend" - USA (reissue title)
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MPAA:
Rated PG for mild peril
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Runtime:
89 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 See more »
Sound Mix:
Mono (Westrex Recording System)
Certification:
Australia:G | Finland:K-8 | USA:Approved (PCA #21259) | USA:PG | West Germany:6
Filming Locations:
San Juan Islands, Washington, USASee more »
Company:
Ivan Tors ProductionsSee more »

Did You Know?

Trivia:
Sadly, Namu died soon after the film was made; incredibly, from drowning.See more »
Movie Connections:
Referenced in "The A-Team: Incident at Crystal Lake (#3.25)" (1985)See more »
Soundtrack:
BALLAD OF NAMU, THE KILLER WHALESee more »

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Memorable, touching film, 6 June 2010
Author: modern_fred from United States

Ivan Tors produced many films and TV shows that nudged the audience to treat other species with respect and wonder. 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. It's well-done material- not overly sentimental, with a respect for science and a plea to evolve as a species. It's the sort of movie that one doesn't see these days in a sea of CGI fantasy and family films that are merely bad comedy. Seeing this as a kid it made a lasting impression.

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