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FAMILY . 1976 . 1h 38m . 4.0/10

A Whale of a Tale_

Young Joey wants to be an animal trainer so badly that he sneaks into off-limits areas of Marineland.

Starring William Shatner, Abby Dalton, Andy Devine
4.0/10
Rating
1h 38m
Runtime
1976
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Young Joey wants to be an animal trainer so badly that he sneaks into off-limits areas of Marineland.

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Cast
William Shatner stars as Jack Fredericks in A Whale of a Tale.
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Year context
A Whale of a Tale was released 50 years ago in 1976.
Overview
Young Joey wants to be an animal trainer so badly that he sneaks into off-limits areas of Marineland.
A Whale of a Tale is a Family, Comedy, Drama film with a runtime of 1h 38m.

CAST (8)

William Shatner
William Shatner
Jack Fredericks
Abby Dalton
Abby Dalton
Anne Fields
Andy Devine
Andy Devine
Captain Andy
Richard Arlen
Richard Arlen
Mr. Monahan
Don Epperson
Don Epperson
The Guard
Marty Allen
Marty Allen
Louie
SC
Scott C. Kolden
Joey Fields
NO
Nancy O'Connor
Meg

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
98 min (1h 38m)
Country
Rating
4.0/10 (2 votes)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is A Whale of a Tale about?
Young Joey wants to be an animal trainer so badly that he sneaks into off-limits areas of Marineland.
How long is A Whale of a Tale?
A Whale of a Tale has a runtime of 98 minutes (1h 38m).
Who stars in A Whale of a Tale?
The cast of A Whale of a Tale includes William Shatner, Abby Dalton, Andy Devine, Richard Arlen, Don Epperson.
What is the rating of A Whale of a Tale?
A Whale of a Tale has a rating of 4.0 out of 10 based on 2 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (3)

Family Comedy Drama
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