Namu, the Killer Whale

Namu, the Killer Whale (1966)

Genres - Action, Adventure, Children's/Family  |   Sub-Genres - Docudrama, Family-Oriented Adventure, Adventure Drama  |   Release Date - Aug 1, 1966 (USA - Unknown), Aug 1, 1966 (USA)  |   Run Time - 86 min.  |   Countries - United States  |   MPAA Rating - NR
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Synopsis by Sandra Brennan

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.

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marine-biology, killer-whale, friendship, rescue, intellectual, research, wound [injury], fisherman