Namu, the Killer Whale

A marine biologist tends to a wounded “killer” whale, and learns that the animal’s reputation as a vicious, merciless beast is quite unfounded. He then fights to protect the injured orca from angry local fishermen in this drama, which was based on a true story., Semidocumentary about a naturalist who trained a killer whale. Robert Lansing, Lee Meriwether, John Anderson. Deke: Richard Erdman. Lisa: Robin Mattson. Burt: Joe Higgins. Carrie: Clara Tarte. Nick: Michael Shea. Based on true story.