Home
Movies
TV Shows
Photos
Now Streaming
Movies Streaming Now
TV Shows Streaming Now
In Theaters
Coming Soon
Sign In

Home
Movies
TV Shows
Photos
More
Now Streaming Movies Streaming Now TV Shows Streaming Now In Theaters Coming Soon Celebrities
Sign In

Home
TV Shows
A Whale for the Killing (1981)

A Whale for the Killing

⁽¹⁹⁸¹⁾

12

2h 25m

Adventure, Drama, Family

February 1st, 1981

6.5/10

324

?

Rate this

A Whale for the Killing

Share with a friend

Quick Copy Link

Share on Social Media

Popular

Professional

More Options

Cast & Crew Company Credits Release Dates Certifications Technical Specs Photos Videos Official Sites Social Profiles External Links Languages Locations Alternative Titles Filming Dates Production Dates Awards Origin Countries Keywords Taglines Soundtracks

Synopsis

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.

Less

More

A Whale for the Killing Photos

A Whale for the Killing Posters

Cast

Peter Strauss
Charles Landon
Dee Wallace
Janet Landon
Kathryn Walker
Dr. Linda McFarland
Bruce McGill
Glenn
Ken James
Mayor
David Ferry
Johnny Goodenough
Richard Widmark
Tom Goodenough
David Hollander
Stevie Landon
Bill Calvert
Tony Landon
Larry Reynolds
Full cast & crew

Directors

Richard T. Heffron
Full cast & crew

Producers

Hugh Hefner
executive producer
(as Hugh M. Hefner)
Robert Lovenheim
producer
Don Miller
associate producer
Full cast & crew

Writers

Lionel Chetwynd
(written for television by)
Farley Mowat
based on the book by
Full cast & crew

Taglines

Nature betrayed it. Whalers wanted it. And a whole town is ready to kill it.

Keywords

architect
based on book
island
All Keywords

Country of Origin

United States of America

Languages

English

Release Dates

September 16th, 1983 (Germany)
September 4th, 1981 (Netherlands)
October 25th, 1981 (Sweden)
All Release Dates

Alternative Titles

A Whale for the Killing (original title)
Der Fremde und der Wal (Austria)
La baleine du bout du monde (France)
All Alternative Titles

Locations

Bay Area, San Francisco, California, USA (sailboat with whaler scenes)
Petty Harbour, Newfoundland, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada

Running Times

145 min

Sound Mixes

Mono

Aspect Ratios

1.33 : 1

Production Companies

Playboy Enterprises
Playboy Productions
Beowulf Productions (produced in cooperation with)

Distribution Companies

PolyGram Video (Germany) (unknown)
Edel Media & Entertainment (Germany)
BBC One (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland) (initial UK airing)
All Distribution Companies

Special Effects Companies

Van der Veer Photo Effects (special photographic effects) (as Vanderveer Photo)

Other Companies

Echo Film Services (sound editing) (as Echo Film Service)
Glen Glenn Sound Company (re-recording by) (as Glen Glen Sound)
Lynn Stalmaster & Associates (casting)
All Other Companies

Featured Celebrity Photos

Chase Sui Wonders Shines at New York Premiere of 'I Want Your Sex

Hannah Einbinder Shines at Teenage Sex and Death Premiere in Los Angeles

Dakota Johnson Stars as Marilyn Monroe in Upcoming Short Film Set for July 2026 Release

Hayes Warner Attends FX's The Shards London Screening

Madison Beer Stops by Nail Salon Ahead of Los Angeles Meeting on July 30, 2026

Emily Feld Features Stylish Looks in That's So Fetch August 2026 Edition

Kathryn Newton Attends "The Devil's Mouth" Beach Party in Malibu

Hayes Warner Shines at FX's The Shards Premiere in New York

Aisling Sharkey Shines at Ted Lasso Season 4 Premiere in Los Angeles

Jennifer Lopez Spotted Exploring the Streets of Rome

Florence Pugh Shines at London Premiere of "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" July 29, 2026

Zendaya Shines at the "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" UK Premiere in London

Selena Gomez Enjoys Yacht Day in a Bikini on the French Riviera

Lana Condor Attends "The Devil's Mouth" Screening Event in Culver City

Lindsey Pelas Shines at Ted Lasso Season 4 Premiere in Los Angeles

Anna Sitar Shines at Spider-Man: Brand New Day Premiere in Los Angeles

Anna McClelland Shines at Spider-Man: Brand New Day Premiere in Los Angeles

Chloe Veitch Shines at Los Angeles Premiere of Ted Lasso Season 4

Kaia Gerber Attends Press Junket for "The Shards" in New York

Mary Beth Barone Appears on Live with Kelly & Mark in New York

Chase Sui Wonders Shines at "I Want Your Sex" Los Angeles Premiere

Karlie Kloss Spotted on Book Tour in New York City

Katherine McNamara Shines at "Ted Lasso" Season 4 Premiere in Los Angeles

Karlie Kloss Spotted Out and About in New York City

Evan Rachel Wood Shines at FX's "The Shards" World Premiere in New York

Lauren Betts Shines at AT&T WNBA All-Star Weekend in Chicago

Kira Kosarin Shines at Los Angeles Premiere of Ted Lasso Season 4

Kim Kardashian Spotted Leaving UpDate Pop-Up at Saint Sernin on July 26, 2026

Sadie Sink Shines at "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" World Premiere in Hollywood

Kaia Gerber Shines at The Shards World Premiere in New York

Oops!

Sign up for free

Company

About Us
Contact Us
Send feedback

Contribute

Add Movie
Add TV Show
Contribution Guide

Legal

Terms
Privacy

© 2026 Gawby.com

Send feedback to Gawby.com

Describe your issue or suggestion