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Namu: My Best Friend

Actor(s): Robert Lansing, John Anderson, Robin Mattson, Richard Erdman, Lee Meriwether
Director(s): Laslo Benedek
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Details

MPAA Rating: PG
Content Advisory: Suitable for Children
Movie Release: 1966
DVD Release: 04/12/2005
Format: DVD - Closed Captioned
Audio Tracks: English, Spanish
Subtitles: English, French, Spanish
SwapaDVD Credits: 1
Number of Discs: 1
Run Time: 1 hrs 29 mins
Studio: MGM
Members Wishing: 0
Genres: Adventure, Drama, Adventure Drama, Docudrama, Family-Oriented Adventure

Synopsis

Based on a true story and suitable for the whole family, Namu, the Killer Whale was a film that debunked many myths about orca whales--animals that have traditionally been considered voracious, merciless killers. Set in Puget Sound on one of the San Juan islands, the tale centers on the relationship between a marine biologist and an orca who is wounded by angry fishermen and left to die in a shallow cove. The biologist helps to save the whale and while it recovers, he studies it. He soon realizes that the whale is not a single-minded killer but a sensitive and highly intelligent creature. Unfortunately, when local fishermen get wind of Namu's presence, they begin to get restless and decide that they must kill him once and for all. ~ Sandra Brennan, All Movie Guide

Cast

Robert Lansing - Hank Donner
John Anderson - Joe Clausen
Robin Mattson - Lisa Rand
Richard Erdman - Deke
Lee Meriwether - Kate Rand