Movie Description It has been 70 years since the people of Samson Island preyed upon a school of Narwhal Whales, only to be destroyed by a mysterious curse. If the last survivor is to be spared, it will be up to two trusting children to learn his ancient secrets.
| Credits | | Cast: | Helen Mirren, Helen Pearce, Paul Scofield |
| Details | | Sound: | HiFi Sound, Stereo Sound |
Notes Filmmakers used animatronic "narwhals" or tusked whales for the climax of "When the Whales Came."
A Golden Swan presentation, produced in association with Central Independent TV and American Continental Corp.
Editorial Reviews "...A lovely picture, glorious-looking and fitted out with an appropriately stirring score..." Los Angeles Times - Kevin Thomas (10/20/1989)
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