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Benji (1974)
Front Cover Actor Back Cover
Benji the dog
Deborah Walley Linda
Cynthia Smith Cindy
Mark Slade
Peter Breck Dr. Chapman
Christopher Connelly Henry
Tom Lester Riley
Allen Fiuzat Paul
Patsy Garrett Mary
Frances Bavier Lady with the Cat
Terry Carter Officer Tuttle
Edgar Buchanan Bill
Movie Details
Genre Adventure; Family; Romance
Director Joe Camp; Patsy Garrett
Producer Joe Camp; Erwin Hearne
Writer Joe Camp
Studio GT Media
Language English
Audience Rating G
Running Time 87
Country USA
Color Color
Plot
No Hollywood studio was willing to buy or distribute this 1974 family film made in Texas, but it managed to find a considerable audience anyway in the U.S. and become a minor classic under its own steam. While Benji's production values aren't everything they could be, and the acting is at best uneven, the movie is really held together by the immense charm of the unassuming mutt who plays the title character. He may not look as impressive as Lassie or Rin Tin Tin, but poor stray Benji (played by a pooch named Higgins) is as brave and resourceful as they come, especially when a couple of neighborhood children are kidnapped and in need of rescuing. And what about that romantic subplot: Benji falling for a pampered pup from the good side of the tracks. Director Joe Camp earned himself a profitable franchise with Benji and its several sequels, but it was this first film and the debut of a new canine icon that stirs pleasant memories. --Tom Keogh
Personal Details
Seen It Yes
Collection Status In Collection
Purchase Price $9.98
Links DVD Empire
Benji at Movie Collector Connect
Amazon US
Edition Details
Format DVD
Region Region 1
Screen Ratio Standard 1.33:1 Color
Layers Single Side, Single Layer
Barcode 018713818645
Release Date 8/17/2004
Subtitles English; Spanish; Swedish; Finnish; Norwegian; Danish; English (Closed Captioned)
Packaging Keep Case
Audio Tracks ENGLISH: Dolby Digital Stereo
No. of Disks/Tapes 1
Extra Features
Features Not Specified