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Namu, the Killer Whale (1966) Plot Summary Explained
- Release, runtime and language
- 1966 · 89 mins · English
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- Directed by
- László Benedek
- Starring
- John Anderson, Lee Meriwether, Richard Erdman, Joe Higgins, Robert Lansing, Michael Shea
Based on a true story, marine biologist Hank Lansing bonds with Namu, a six‑ton orca. They share mornings swimming and afternoons basking, becoming inseparable companions. When local fishermen view Namu as a threat, Hank enlists the help of a young widow and her daughter, racing time to prove the gentle giant’s nature and save him from capture.
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