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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Keiko_(orca)Keiko (orca) - Wikipedia

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   Arasvikfjord, Norway. Notable role. Willy in Free Willy. Weight. 11,500 lb (5,200 kg) [1] www.keiko.com. Keiko (c. 1976 – 12 December 2003) was a male orca captured in the Atlantic Ocean near Iceland in 1979. He was best known for his portrayal of Willy in the 1993 film Free Willy. In 1996, Warner Bros. and the International Marine Mammal ...

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3. screenrant.com › what-happened-to-whale-after-freeWhat Happened To The Whale From Free Willy After The Movie

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   Aug 17, 2023 · Keiko's death in 2003, believed to be caused by pneumonia, marked a tragic end for the beloved movie star. In 1993, an orca named Keiko became a worldwide star after appearing in the movie Free Willy, but what happened to the whale after the film is a tale of tragedy. With a name meaning "lucky one," Keiko was captured in 1979 at the age of two.

4. www.youtube.com › watchWhat Happened to KEIKO? | The Whale from FREE WILLY - YouTube

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   Aug 10, 2022 · In 1993, Warner Bros. released the movie FREE WILLY. A delightful film about an orphan boy who tries to rescue a homesick whale from captivity, where they us...

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     Free Willy (1993) - Almost Free Scene (9/10) | Movieclips

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     What Happened to KEIKO? | The Whale from FREE WILLY

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6. www.keikotheuntoldstory.com › about › the-documentaryTHE DOCUMENTARY - Keiko The Untold Story of the Star of Free ...

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   Learn how Keiko, the orca star of the hit film Free Willy, became the first captive orca to be successfully returned to his ocean. Watch exclusive footage and interviews with his caretakers and experts who witnessed his life, legacy and challenges in the wild.

7. www.imdb.com › title › tt0106965Free Willy (1993) - IMDb

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   Free Willy: Directed by Simon Wincer. With Jason James Richter, Lori Petty, Jayne Atkinson, August Schellenberg. When a boy learns that a beloved killer whale is to be killed by the aquarium owners, the boy risks everything to free the whale.

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   • Genre: Adventure, Drama, Family

   • Director: Simon Wincer
   • Release Date: 1993-07-16

8. www.orcanetwork.org › keiko-life-storyKeiko's Life Story — Orca Network

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   Learn about Keiko, the orca who inspired the movie Free Willy and was released back to the wild after years of captivity. Read his history, challenges, achievements and legacy in this comprehensive account by Orca Network.

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   Is Keiko a robot whale in Free Willy?

   • The scene is incorporated into “Free Willy.” They expect to use a robot whale for the scene, but they give Keiko a try, and he performs flawlessly on the first take. The cast and crew grow very fond of Keiko. 1992: Warner Bros. Studios films Free Willy on location in Mexico City.

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   Will Free Willy whale go back to wild?

   • On more than a dozen occasions Keiko encountered wild whales, and interacted with them directly on nearly half a dozen occasions. He was able to stay out in the open ocean environment for up to three days at a time. Nevertheless, London Daily Telegraph announces "Free Willy" whale will never go back to wild.

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   Was Keiko a captive mammal in 'Free Willy'?

   • Nowhere in recent history has a captive mammal garnered go much attention as Keiko, the orca star of the 1993 hit film, “Free Willy.” The film’s success, partnered with growing public interest in animals held in captivity, launched a children’s crusade that called for Keiko’s release into the wild.

   THE DOCUMENTARY - Keiko The Untold Story of the Star of Free Willy

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   What happened to Keiko in Free Willy?

   • Keiko's death in 2003, believed to be caused by pneumonia, marked a tragic end for the beloved movie star. In 1993, an orca named Keiko became a worldwide star after appearing in the movie Free Willy, but what happened to the whale after the film is a tale of tragedy. With a name meaning "lucky one," Keiko was captured in 1979 at the age of two.

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10. www.youtube.com › watchReintroducing Keiko (the "Free Willy" whale) to the Wild

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    Remember Keiko, the captive whale who became famous from the “Free Willy” films? Rescued from an entertainment park in Mexico, Keiko was returned to his nati...

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    • Author: Whale Sanctuary Project