Ben (1972)
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This sequel to the rampaging-rodent chiller Willard stars Lee H. Montgomery as young Danny Garrison, a neglected kid who finds a new little friend in Ben -- an intelligent rat whose furry minions managed to slaughter most of the cast of the previous film. Proving that one can't teach an old rat new tricks -- just variations on the old ones -- Ben displays his affection for Danny by directing his posse to off anyone who torments him... in the sweetest possible way, of course, since this is a PG-rated endeavor. This film's reputation was secured primarily by the inclusion of Michael Jackson's saccharine title tune, which seems to resonate more profoundly when regarded as a love song for a big greasy rat. ~ Cavett Binion, Rovi
- Starring:
- Lee Montgomery, Joseph Campanella, (more)
- Director(s):
- Phil Karlson
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG
Synopsis of Ben
This sequel to the rampaging-rodent chiller Willard stars Lee H. Montgomery as young Danny Garrison, a neglected kid who finds a new little friend in Ben -- an intelligent rat whose furry minions managed to slaughter most of the cast of the previous film. Proving that one can't teach an old rat new tricks -- just variations on the old ones -- Ben displays his affection for Danny by directing his posse to off anyone who torments him... in the sweetest possible way, of course, since this is a PG-rated endeavor. This film's reputation was secured primarily by the inclusion of Michael Jackson's saccharine title tune, which seems to resonate more profoundly when regarded as a love song for a big greasy rat. ~ Cavett Binion, Rovi
Complete Cast of Ben
- Lee Montgomery - Danny Garrison
- Arthur O'Connell - Bill Hatfield
- Kaz Garas - Joe Greer
- Scott Garrett - Henry Gary
- Lee Paul - Careu
- James Luisi - Ed
- Norman Alden - Policeman
- Joseph Campanella - Cliff Kirtland
- Rosemary Murphy - Beth Garrison
- Paul Carr - Kelly
- Richard Van Fleet - Reade
- Arlen Stuart - Mrs. Gray
- Richard Drasin - George
- Kenneth Tobey - Engineer
- Director(s):
- Phil Karlson
- Writer(s):
- Gilbert A. Ralston
- Producer(s):
- Bing Crosby, Joel Briskin, Mort Briskin
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG(Graphic Violence, Violence, Suitable for Children, Gore, Not For Children)
- 1972 - Hollywood Foreign Press Association - Best Original Song
- 1972 - Hollywood Foreign Press Association - Best Original Song
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