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. In HD.
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Title: Namu, the Killer Whale (1966)
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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 | |
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Michael Shea | ... | Nick |
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Clara Tarte | ... | Carrie |
| Edwin Rochelle | ... | Charlie | |
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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. In HD.
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psychotronic film | whale | whaler | killing an animal | environmental issue |Taglines:
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1 August 1966 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Namu, My Best Friend See more »Company Credits
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Written by Tom Glazer
Sung by Tom Glazer
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Stock music by Robert Van Eps and Dominic Frontiere was integrated into Samuel Matlovsky's original score for "Namu". Van Eps' music was composed for "The Outer Limits" TV segment entitled "Tourist Attraction", which was directed by Namu's László Benedek. The ominous-sounding cues were used for the amphibious fish-monsters, the Ichthyosaurs. See more »Goofs
When Lisa runs to her mother coming out of her store, Kate already has her custom fitted wet suit top on underneath her sweater. After arriving at the cove, Kate runs to the trailer to change, and as a seemingly afterthought, grabs a pair of wet suit bottoms to change in to. When Kate runs down to the dock she's wearing her custom top, form fitting bottoms and neoprene booties, all of which fit perfectly, yet none of this would fit either of the two men stationed there (Hank or Deke). See more »Soundtracks
The Ballad of Namu the Killer Whale (Live and Let Live)Written by Tom Glazer
Sung by Tom Glazer
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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.