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Benji (1974)

G 86 min  -  Adventure | Family | Romance  -   17 October 1974 (USA)
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A stray dog saves two kidnapped children.

Director:

Joe Camp

Writer:

Joe Camp
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Benji -- This tail-wagging tale begins as Benji visits his pals Cindy and Paul, whose father, Paul Chapman, won't let them keep the dog. The shaggy stray changes his mind by saving the day when Mitch and his reluctant partners kidnap the kids.
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Patsy Garrett Patsy Garrett ...
Mary
Allen Fiuzat Allen Fiuzat ...
Paul
Cynthia Smith Cynthia Smith ...
Cindy
Peter Breck ...
Dr. Chapman
Frances Bavier Frances Bavier ...
Lady with the Cat
Terry Carter ...
Officer Tuttle
Edgar Buchanan ...
Bill
Tom Lester ...
Riley
Christopher Connelly Christopher Connelly ...
Henry
Deborah Walley Deborah Walley ...
Linda
Mark Slade Mark Slade ...
Mitch
Herb Vigran Herb Vigran ...
Lt. Samuels
Larry Swartz Larry Swartz ...
Floyd
J.D. Young J.D. Young ...
Second Policeman
Erwin Hearne Erwin Hearne ...
Mr. Harvey
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Storyline

The first movie about the famous golden mutt. 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. Written by Jean-Marc Rocher <rocher@fiberbit.net>  

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Plot Keywords:

Dog | Kidnapping | Dog Actor | Animal Abuse | Affection  | See more »

Genres:

Adventure | Family | Romance

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Beniamino See more »

Filming Locations:

Denton, Texas, USA See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$500,000 (estimated)

Gross:

$39,552,600 (USA)
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Company Credits

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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Trivia

Final film of Edgar Buchanan. See more »

Goofs

Continuity: The opening scene shows Cindy missing her two front teeth. The second scene, representing the next morning, shows her teeth full grown. Later in the movie, they are at different stages of partial-growth. See more »

Quotes

Mary: [to Benji] One of these days I'm going to follow you to see just where you go.
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Connections

Featured in "I Love the '70s: 1974 (#1.5)" (2003) See more »

Soundtracks

"Benji's Theme (I Feel Love)"
Music by Euel Box
Performed by Charlie Rich See more »