Namu, the Killer Whale(1966)
Make Room In Your Heart For A Six-Ton Pet!!!
Namu, the Killer Whale Synopsis
Based on the amazing true story of a marine biologist (Robert Lansing) who befriends a six-ton Orcawhale, this "honest, fascinating and vigorously wholesome film" (Citizen-News) is heartwarming fun for the whole family. Like all close pals, Hank (Lansing) and Namu love spending time together. Whether sharing a morning swim or soaking up the afternoon sun, these two are virtually inseparable. Trouble is, the local fishermen mistakenly think that Namu is a threat. Racing against time, Hank must enlist the help of a young widow and her daughter to save Namu and prove that he's a gentle giant!
Namu, the Killer Whale (1966) is a drama, family and adventure film directed by László Benedek, released on August 1, 1966 with a runtime of 1h 29m. It stars Robert Lansing, John Anderson, Robin Mattson and Richard Erdman. Viewers rate it 5.3 out of 10 across 8 ratings.
- Director:
- László Benedek
- Writers:
- Arthur Weiss
- Producers:
- László Benedek, Ivan Tors, Lamar Boren
- Production:
- Ivan Tors Productions
- Status:
- Released
Namu, the Killer Whale (1966) Trailer
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Namu, the Killer Whale Cast & Crew
Main cast
Robert Lansing
as Hank Donner
John Anderson
as Joe Clausen
Robin Mattson
as Lisa Rand
Richard Erdman
as Deke
Lee Meriwether
as Kate Rand
Joe Higgins
as Burt
- Michael Shea
Michael Shea
as Nick
- Clara Tarte
Clara Tarte
as Carrie
- Edwin Rochelle
Edwin Rochelle
as Charlie
Key crew
Directed by László Benedek, written by Arthur Weiss, produced by László Benedek, Ivan Tors and Lamar Boren.
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Namu, the Killer Whale Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.3/10 from 8 ratings.
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Namu, the Killer Whale – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Namu, the Killer Whale online?
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Namu, the Killer Whale (1966) is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and MGM Plus, and to rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Namu, the Killer Whale?
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The main cast of Namu, the Killer Whale (1966) includes Robert Lansing, John Anderson, Robin Mattson, Richard Erdman and Lee Meriwether. The film was directed by László Benedek. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Namu, the Killer Whale released?
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Namu, the Killer Whale was released on August 1, 1966 and runs for 1h 29m.
Is Namu, the Killer Whale worth watching?
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Namu, the Killer Whale (1966) holds an average rating of 5.3 out of 10 from 8 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, family and adventure films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Namu, the Killer Whale?
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Yes. The official Namu, the Killer Whale trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.