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  • A Whale for the Killing (1981)
  • TV Movie | 145 min | Drama
A Whale for the Killing (1981)
TV Movie | 145 min | Drama

A female humpback whale is stranded in a small area during a storm. Fishermen of the village seek to kill the whale but a man visiting the area fights to save the whale's life.
Writers
Lionel Chetwynd (written for television by) | Farley Mowat (based on the book by)
Producer
Composer
Cinematographer
Edmond L. Koons (as Edmund Koons)
Casting Directors
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Updated Feb 1, 1981

Release date
Feb 1, 1981 (United States)

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Cast

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30 cast members
Name Known for
Peter Strauss
Charles Landon Charles Landon   See fewer
Dee Wallace
Janet Landon (as Dee Wallace-Stone) Janet Landon (as Dee Wallace-Stone)   See fewer
Kathryn Walker
Dr. Linda McFarland Dr. Linda McFarland   See fewer
Ken James
Mayor Mayor   See fewer
David Ferry
Johnny Goodenough Johnny Goodenough   See fewer
Richard Widmark
Tom Goodenough Tom Goodenough   See fewer
David Hollander
Stevie Landon Stevie Landon   See fewer
Bill Calvert
Tony Landon Tony Landon   See fewer
Colin Fox
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Vicki Whitten
Jeannie Jeannie   See fewer
Janet Whelan
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Valerie Long
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Jon Baggaley
Reporter Reporter   See fewer
Nellie Ludlow
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Peter Gent
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Frances Bay
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Alan Doyle
Boy on Bridge (uncredited) Boy on Bridge (uncredited)   See fewer
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