A Whale for the Killing
Director: Richard T. Heffron
"Nature betrayed it. Whalers wanted it. And a whole town is ready to kill it."
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.
Cast
Peter Strauss
Charles Landon
Dee Wallace
Janet Landon
Kathryn Walker
Dr. Linda McFarland
Bruce McGill
Glenn
Ken James
Lorne
David Ferry
Johnny Goodenough
Richard Widmark
Tom Goodenough
David Hollander
Stevie Landon
Bill Calvert
Tony Landon
Larry Reynolds
George Merner
Reuven Bar-Yotam
In brief
A Whale for the Killing (1981) is a adventure, drama, family film. With an average rating of 7.0/10 from 1 votes, it's a solidly rated pick. The film runs 2h 25min. Check current streaming availability in the "Where to watch" section above.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch A Whale for the Killing online?
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How long is A Whale for the Killing?
A Whale for the Killing runs 145 minutes (2h 25min).
What rating does A Whale for the Killing have?
A Whale for the Killing has an average rating of 7.0/10 based on 1 viewer votes on TMDB.
What year is A Whale for the Killing from?
A Whale for the Killing was released in 1981.
