A Whale for the Killing(1981)
Nature betrayed it. Whalers wanted it. And a whole town is ready to kill it.
A Whale for the Killing Synopsis
A conservationst, stranded with his family at a Newfoundland coastal resort, flies in the face of custom and fights an entire community to prevent a trapped whale's slaughter with only the support of his wife and one of the locals.
A Whale for the Killing (1981) is a adventure, drama, family and tv movie film directed by Richard T. Heffron, released on February 1, 1981 with a runtime of 2h 25m. It stars Peter Strauss, Dee Wallace, Kathryn Walker and Bruce McGill. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Richard T. Heffron
- Writers:
- Lionel Chetwynd, Farley Mowat
- Producers:
- Robert Lovenheim
- Cinematographer:
- Edmond L. Koons
- Composer:
- Basil Poledouris
- Production:
- Playboy Enterprises, Beowulf Productions
- Status:
- Released
A Whale for the Killing Cast & Crew
Main cast
Peter Strauss
as Charles Landon
Dee Wallace
as Janet Landon
Kathryn Walker
as Dr. Linda McFarland
Bruce McGill
as Glenn
Ken James
as Lorne
David Ferry
as Johnny Goodenough
Richard Widmark
as Tom Goodenough
- David Hollander
David Hollander
as Stevie Landon
Bill Calvert
as Tony Landon
- Larry Reynolds
Larry Reynolds
- George Merner
George Merner
Reuven Bar-Yotam
Key crew
Directed by Richard T. Heffron, written by Lionel Chetwynd and Farley Mowat, produced by Robert Lovenheim.
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A Whale for the Killing Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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A Whale for the Killing – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in A Whale for the Killing?
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The main cast of A Whale for the Killing (1981) includes Peter Strauss, Dee Wallace, Kathryn Walker, Bruce McGill and Ken James. The film was directed by Richard T. Heffron. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was A Whale for the Killing released?
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A Whale for the Killing was released on February 1, 1981 and runs for 2h 25m.
Is A Whale for the Killing worth watching?
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A Whale for the Killing (1981) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy adventure, drama and family films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.