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Namu, the Killer Whale

Plot: 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
Release Date: Monday, August 1 1966
58 years ago
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Portrait of Robert LansingRobert Lansing
Robert Lansing was
38 in Namu, the Killer Whale
as 'Hank Donner'.
Tue, Jun 05 1928 –
Sun, Oct 23 1994
Portrait of John AndersonJohn Anderson
John Anderson was
43 in Namu, the Killer Whale
as 'Joe Clausen'.
Fri, Oct 20 1922 –
Fri, Aug 07 1992
Portrait of Robin MattsonRobin Mattson
Robin Mattson was
10 in Namu, the Killer Whale
as 'Lisa Rand'.
Fri, Jun 01 1956
Portrait of Richard ErdmanRichard Erdman
Richard Erdman was
41 in Namu, the Killer Whale
as 'Deke'.
Mon, Jun 01 1925 –
Sat, Mar 16 2019
Portrait of Lee MeriwetherLee Meriwether
Lee Meriwether was
31 in Namu, the Killer Whale
as 'Kate Rand'.
Mon, May 27 1935
Portrait of Joe HigginsJoe Higgins
Joe Higgins was
41 in Namu, the Killer Whale
as 'Burt'.
Sun, Jul 12 1925 –
Mon, Jun 15 1998
Portrait of Michael SheaMichael Shea
Michael Shea was
13 in Namu, the Killer Whale
as 'Nick'.
Tue, Nov 04 1952
Portrait of Clara TarteClara Tarte
Clara Tarte was
>> in Namu, the Killer Whale
as 'Carrie'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Edwin RochelleEdwin Rochelle
Edwin Rochelle was
>> in Namu, the Killer Whale
as 'Charlie'.
Unknown Birthday

Crew

Portrait of László BenedekLászló Benedek
László Benedek was
61 in Namu, the Killer Whale
as 'Producer, Director'
Sun, Mar 05 1905 –
Wed, Mar 11 1992
Portrait of Arthur WeissArthur Weiss
Arthur Weiss was
54 in Namu, the Killer Whale
as 'Writer'
Thu, Jun 13 1912 –
Tue, Aug 26 1980
Portrait of Ivan TorsIvan Tors
Ivan Tors was
50 in Namu, the Killer Whale
as 'Producer'
Mon, Jun 12 1916 –
Sat, Jun 04 1983
Portrait of Lamar BorenLamar Boren
Lamar Boren was
>> in Namu, the Killer Whale
as 'Cinematography, Producer'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Erwin DumbrilleErwin Dumbrille
Erwin Dumbrille was
35 in Namu, the Killer Whale
as 'Editor'
Sat, Oct 18 1930 –
Tue, Jan 29 2013
Portrait of Samuel MatlovskySamuel Matlovsky
Samuel Matlovsky was
>> in Namu, the Killer Whale
as 'Music'
Unknown Birthday