Rare Behind-the-Scenes ‘Free Willy’ Photos That Reveal the Whale’s Real-Life Story

It was one of the most unconventional friendships of all time, yet it somehow stole our hearts. Yes, we are talking about the ...
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The Cast of 'Free Willy': Where Are They Now?

'Free Willy' was released on July 16, 1993. See what the cast has been up to as the heartwarming film celebrates its 30th anniversary Stephanie Sengwe is a pop culture enthusiast with over 10 years of ...
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The True Story Of The Whale On 'Free Willy' Was Wilder Than The Movie And Even More Inspirational

Free Willy is a classic film even today and features an orphan trying to reunite a killer whale, Willy, with its pod and save ...
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The Director Of ‘Free Willy’ Explains How A Freaking Rocket Launcher Helped Create The Film’s Most Iconic Scene

If you were a kid during the early ’90s, just hearing the words Free Willy conjures up an immediate mental picture of the film’s climactic moment. As Jason James Richter‘s character finally fulfills ...
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Why Freeing Willy Was the Wrong Thing To Do

Researchers find that the star of 'Free Willy' should not have been released. April 28, 2009— -- Willy was never really free. The killer whale star of the Hollywood movie Free Willy had to be ...
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One of the Late Michael Madsen’s Greatest Roles Was a Father Figure in This 32-Year-Old Adventure Cult Classic

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