Benji (1974)
- Starring:
- Patsy Garrett, Allen Fiuzat, (more)
- Director(s):
- Joe Camp
- Category:
- Family & Kids
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An instant family classic, Benji is shot mostly from the a dog's-eye view , adding even more characterization to a title character well-played by canine veteran Higgins. Benji is an intelligent homeless mutt adopted by a loving family; when the kids are kidnapped, it's the little dog to the rescue in the best tradition of bigger doggie heroes like Rin Tin Tin and Lassie. Believe it or not, Higgins really acts; his captivating performance and the simple, straightforward telling of the story makes for all-around family fun. A sequel didn't fare as well, but the original Benji is still a furry favorite. ~ Don Kaye, All Movie Guide
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 87 mins
Complete Cast:
- Patsy Garrett - Mary
- Cynthia Smith - Cindy
- Edgar Buchanan - Bill
- Tom Lester - Riley
- Victor Raider-Wexler - Payton Murrah
- Don Puckett - Plainclothesman
- Higgins the Dog - Benji
- Frances Bavier - Lady With Cat
- Terry Carter - Officer Tuttle
- Erwin Hearne - Mr. Harvey
- Herb Vigran - Lt. Samuels
- Katie Hearne - Mrs. Harvey
- Allen Fiuzat - Paul
- Peter Breck - Dr. Chapman
- Christopher Connelly - Henry
- Larry Swartz - Floyd
- Ed DeLatte - Bob Fielding
- Joe Camp - Newspaper Boy
- Ben Vaughn - Man
- J.D. Young - Second Policeman
- Deborah Walley - Linda
- Charles Starkey - Custodian
- Mark Slade - Mitch
- Robert Thomas - Second Custodian
- Director(s):
- Joe Camp
- Writer(s):
- Joe Camp
- Producer(s):
- Joe Camp, Harland Wright
- Categories:
- Family & Kids
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- 1974 - Benji - Hollywood Foreign Press Association - Best Original Song
- 1974 - Benji - Hollywood Foreign Press Association - Best Original Song
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