Released:
1966-08-01

Overview:
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. Whether sharing a morning swim or soaking up the afternoon sun, these two are virtually inseparable. Trouble is, the local fishermen mistakenly think that Namu is a threat. Racing against time, Hank must enlist the help of a young widow and her daughter to save Namu and prove that he's a gentle giant!

Director:
László Benedek

Runtime:
1h 29min

Genre:
Drama, Family, Adventure

• Cast:
• 
  Robert Lansing
  as
  Hank Donner
• 
  John Anderson
  as
  Joe Clausen
• 
  Robin Mattson
  as
  Lisa Rand
• 
  Richard Erdman
  as
  Deke
• 
  Lee Meriwether
  as
  Kate Rand