Free Willy 1993

Name: Free Willy
Released: 1993-07-16
Cast: Jason James Richter, Keiko, Lori Petty, August Schellenberg, Michael Madsen

Synopsis:

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.

Directed by:	Jayne Atkinson & Simon Wincer
Written by:	Keith Walker & Corey Blechman
Release date:	1993-07-16
Runtime:	112 minutes
Critics score:	57 / 100
Tagline:	How far would you go for a friend?
Related titles:	Free Willy 2: The Adventure Home 1995 Free Willy 3: The Rescue 1997 Free Willy: Escape from Pirate's Cove 2010