A Whale for the Killing
1981, English. Directed by 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.
- Runtime
- 2h 25m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Richard T. HeffronDirector
- Peter StraussCharles Landon
- Dee WallaceJanet Landon
- Kathryn WalkerDr. Linda McFarland
- Bruce McGillGlenn
- Ken JamesLorne
- David FerryJohnny Goodenough
- Richard WidmarkTom Goodenough
- David HollanderStevie Landon
- Bill CalvertTony Landon
- Larry ReynoldsCast
- George MernerCast
- Reuven Bar-YotamCast
Details
- Released
- 1 February 1981
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Lionel Chetwynd
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What A Whale for the Killing is based on
A Whale for the Killing is adapted from a novel.
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How long is A Whale for the Killing?
A Whale for the Killing runs 145 minutes (2h 25m).
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A Whale for the Killing parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
A Whale for the Killing is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is A Whale for the Killing on?
A Whale for the Killing isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 February 1981. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like A Whale for the Killing?
If you liked A Whale for the Killing, try Free Willy: Escape from Pirate's Cove, My Penguin Friend, Dog Gone.
Who directed A Whale for the Killing?
A Whale for the Killing (1981) was directed by Richard T. Heffron and stars Peter Strauss, Dee Wallace, Kathryn Walker.
What is A Whale for the Killing based on?
A Whale for the Killing is adapted from a novel.