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A conservationst, stranded with his family at a Newfoundland coastal resort, flies in the face of custom and fights an entire community to prevent a trapped whale's slaughter with only the support of his wife and one of the locals.
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A Whale for the Killing
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Quick facts
Year
1981
Runtime
2h 25m
TMDB Rating
⭐ 7.0/10
Votes
1
Genre
Adventure, Drama, Family, TV Movie
Director
Language
EN
Cast
🎭 Adventure
🎭 Drama
🎭 Family
🎭 TV Movie
🎬 Richard T. Heffron
👤 Peter Strauss
👤 Dee Wallace
👤 Kathryn Walker
based on novel or book
whale
newfoundland and labrador
animal rescue
conservationist
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Questions about A Whale for the Killing
How long is A Whale for the Killing?
A Whale for the Killing has a runtime of 2h 25m (2 hours and 25 minutes).
Who directed A Whale for the Killing?
A Whale for the Killing was directed by Richard T. Heffron and released in 1981.
What genre is A Whale for the Killing?
A Whale for the Killing is a Adventure, Drama, Family, TV Movie film (1981).
Who stars in A Whale for the Killing?
The cast of A Whale for the Killing includes Peter Strauss, Dee Wallace, Kathryn Walker, Bruce McGill, Ken James.
What is the TMDB rating for A Whale for the Killing?
A Whale for the Killing has a TMDB rating of 7.0/10 based on 1 votes.
