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Benji

Benji

19746.31h 26m

Overview

Benji is a stray who has nonetheless worked his way into the hearts of a number of the townspeople, who give him food and attention whenever he stops by. His particular favorites are a pair of children who feed and play with him against the wishes of their parents. When the children are kidnapped, however, the parents and the police are at a loss to find them. Only Benji can track them down, but will he be in time? If he can save the day, he may just find the permanent home he's been longing for.

Directed by Joe Camp
Written by Joe Camp
Produced by Joe Camp
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Top Cast

Patsy Garrett

Patsy Garrett

Mary Gruber

A

Allen Fiuzat

Paul Chapman Jr.

C

Cynthia Smith

Cindy Chapman

Peter Breck

Peter Breck

Dr. Paul M. Chapman

Frances Bavier

Frances Bavier

Lady with the Cat

Terry Carter

Terry Carter

Officer Tuttle

Edgar Buchanan

Edgar Buchanan

Bill

Tom Lester

Tom Lester

Riley

Christopher Connelly

Christopher Connelly

Henry

Deborah Walley

Deborah Walley

Linda Sue

Themes & Keywords

rescuehostageaffectiondogbenjipetsdog hero

About Benji

Benji is a adventure, family, romance film released in 1974 exploring themes of rescue, hostage, affection, dog, benji, pets. Directed by Joe Camp, it stars Patsy Garrett, Allen Fiuzat, Cynthia Smith. Benji is a stray who has nonetheless worked his way into the hearts of a number of the townspeople, who give him food and attention whenever he stops by. His particular favorites are a pair of children who feed and play with him against the wishes of their parents. When the children are kidnapped, however, the parents and the police are at a loss to find them. Only Benji can track them down, but will he be in time? If he can save the day, he may just find the permanent home he's been longing for.

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