Benji (1974)
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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, Rovi
- Starring:
- Patsy Garrett, Allen Fiuzat, (more)
- Director(s):
- Joe Camp
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- G
- Format(s):
- DVD
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Synopsis of Benji
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, Rovi
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 87 mins
Complete Cast of Benji
- Patsy Garrett - Mary
- Cynthia Smith - Cindy
- Edgar Buchanan - Bill
- Ed DeLatte - Bob Fielding
- Joe Camp - Newspaper Boy
- Ben Vaughn - Man
- Victor Raider-Wexler - Payton Murrah
- Tom Lester - Riley
- Frances Bavier - Lady With Cat
- Deborah Walley - Linda
- Mark Slade - Mitch
- Herb Vigran - Lt. Samuels
- Allen Fiuzat - Paul
- Peter Breck - Dr. Chapman
- J.D. Young - Second Policeman
- Don Puckett - Plainclothesman
- Higgins the Dog - Benji
- Erwin Hearne - Mr. Harvey
- Larry Swartz - Floyd
- Christopher Connelly - Henry
- Terry Carter - Officer Tuttle
- Katie Hearne - Mrs. Harvey
- Charles Starkey - Custodian
- Robert Thomas - Second Custodian
- Director(s):
- Joe Camp
- Writer(s):
- Joe Camp
- Producer(s):
- Harland Wright, Joe Camp
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- G(Child Classic, Excellent For Children)
- Categories:
- Action / Adventure, Family & Kids
- 1974 - Hollywood Foreign Press Association - Best Original Song
- 1974 - Hollywood Foreign Press Association - Best Original Song
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