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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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Cast

Portrait of Robert LansingRobert Lansing. Robert Lansing was 38 in Namu, the Killer Whale as 'Hank Donner'.
Birthday: Tue, Jun 05 1928 –
Died: Sun, Oct 23 1994
Portrait of John AndersonJohn Anderson. John Anderson was 43 in Namu, the Killer Whale as 'Joe Clausen'.
Birthday: Fri, Oct 20 1922 –
Died: Fri, Aug 07 1992
Portrait of Robin MattsonRobin Mattson. Robin Mattson was 10 in Namu, the Killer Whale as 'Lisa Rand'.
Birthday: Fri, Jun 01 1956
Portrait of Richard ErdmanRichard Erdman. Richard Erdman was 41 in Namu, the Killer Whale as 'Deke'.
Birthday: Mon, Jun 01 1925 –
Died: Sat, Mar 16 2019
Portrait of Lee MeriwetherLee Meriwether. Lee Meriwether was 31 in Namu, the Killer Whale as 'Kate Rand'.
Birthday: Mon, May 27 1935
Portrait of Joe HigginsJoe Higgins. Joe Higgins was 41 in Namu, the Killer Whale as 'Burt'.
Birthday: Sun, Jul 12 1925 –
Died: Mon, Jun 15 1998
Portrait of Michael SheaMichael Shea. Michael Shea was 13 in Namu, the Killer Whale as 'Nick'.
Birthday: Tue, Nov 04 1952
Portrait of Clara TarteClara Tarte. Clara Tarte was >> in Namu, the Killer Whale as 'Carrie'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Edwin RochelleEdwin Rochelle. Edwin Rochelle was 59 in Namu, the Killer Whale as 'Charlie'.
Birthday: Tue, Nov 06 1906 –
Died: Wed, Feb 16 1977

Crew

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