Ben (1972)
- Starring:
- Lee Montgomery, Joseph Campanella, (more)
- Director(s):
- Phil Karlson
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG
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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, All Movie Guide
Complete Cast:
- Lee Montgomery - Danny Garrison
- Arthur O'Connell - Bill Hatfield
- Kaz Garas - Joe Greer
- Norman Alden - Policeman
- James Luisi - Ed
- Scott Garrett - Henry Gary
- Richard Drasin - George
- Joseph Campanella - Cliff Kirtland
- Rosemary Murphy - Beth Garrison
- Lee Paul - Careu
- Arlen Stuart - Mrs. Gray
- Richard Van Fleet - Reade
- Paul Carr - Kelly
- Kenneth Tobey - Engineer
- Director(s):
- Phil Karlson
- Writer(s):
- Gilbert A. Ralston
- Producer(s):
- Joel Briskin, Bing Crosby, Charles A. Pratt
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG(Suitable for Children, Gore, Violence, Not For Children, Graphic Violence)
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- 1972 - Ben - Hollywood Foreign Press Association - Best Original Song
- 1972 - Ben - Hollywood Foreign Press Association - Best Original Song
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