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Wikipedia article'A Whale for the Killing' is an American television film that aired on ABC on February 1, 1981. It is loosely based on a true story by environmentalist Farley Mowat, about a whale that is tortured by a fisherman. The incident happened near Burgeo, Newfoundland, while Mowat & family lived there. The film, based on Mowat's 1972 book of the same name, received two Primetime Emmy nominations. The later Canadian singer Alan Doyle starred as a boy on a bridge in the movie. In 2012 he released his solo album 'Boy on Bridge' which paid tribute to the role. SoundtrackThe soundtrack is available on CD from BSX Records.[http://buysoundtrax.stores.yahoo.net/wiwhforkiomo.htm BSX Records website.] Accessed 21 August 2018. The score was composed by Basil Poledouris. Also included on the same CD is the soundtrack to the 1992 theatrical film Wind, also composed by Poledouris. ReferencesCategory:1981 drama films Category:Drama films based on actual events Category:ABC network original films Category:American drama television films Category:Films about animal rights Category:Films about whales Category:Films based on non-fiction books Category:Films set in Newfoundland and Labrador Category:Films scored by Basil Poledouris Category:1981 films Category:Films directed by Richard T. Heffron Category:1980s American films | |
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