Free Willy

About

When maladjusted orphan Jesse vandalizes a theme park, he is placed with foster parents and must work at the park to make amends. There he meets Willy, a young Orca whale who has been separated from his family. Sensing kinship, they form a bond and, with the help of kindly whale trainer Rae Lindley, develop a routine of tricks. However, greedy park owner Dial soon catches wind of the duo and makes plans to profit from them.

Credits

Directed by

• Simon Wincer

Written by

• Corey Blechman
• Keith Walker

Produced by

• Jennie Lew Tugend
• Lauren Shuler Donner

Music by

• Basil Poledouris

Cinematography

• Robbie Greenberg

Edited by

• O. Nicholas Brown

Cast

• Jason James Richteras Jesse
• Keikoas Willy
• Lori Pettyas Rae Lindley
• August Schellenbergas Randolph Johnson
• Michael Madsenas Glen Greenwood
• Jayne Atkinsonas Annie Greenwood
• Michael Ironsideas Dial
• Richard Riehleas Wade
• Mykelti Williamsonas Dwight Mercer
• Michael Bacallas Perry
• Danielle Harrisas Gwenie
• Isaiah Maloneas Vector
• Betsy Tollas Passerby #1
• Rob Sampleas Passerby #2
• Merrilyn Jonesas Passerby #3
• Mickey Gainesas Waiter
• Justin R. Hallas Fish Thrower
• Robert M. Duqueas Fish Thrower
• Sam Samsonas Fish Thrower
• Willis Van Dusenas Willis Van Dusen

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