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Family
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Stars:
Benji,
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Adventure
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Director:
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Stars:
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Benji's Very Own Christmas Story
(TV Short 1978)
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Stars:
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Family
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Adventure
Director:
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Benji Takes a Dive at Marineland
(TV Short 1981)
Family
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Short
Director:
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Stars:
Benjean,
Jesse Davis,
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Benji at Work
(TV Short 1980)
Documentary
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Short
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Family
Director:
Fielder Baker
Stars:
Benjean,
Chevy Chase,
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The Shaggy D.A.
(1976)
Comedy
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Fantasy
Director:
Robert Stevenson
Stars:
Dean Jones,
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Director:
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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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At last! A motion picture that just plain makes you feel good!Parents Guide:
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Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
17 October 1974 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Beniamino See more »Box Office
Budget:
$500,000 (estimated)Gross:
$39,552,600 (USA)Company Credits
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Henry: And I'm sure it'll still be there tomorrow, and on purpose, too! Now, come on, let's go!
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Music by Euel Box
Lyrics by Euel Box and Betty E. Box (as Betty Box)
Performed by Charlie Rich
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Trivia
Higgins the Dog played the "dog" for the seven year run of the TV series Petticoat Junction (1963) (which also starred Edgar Buchanan). "Benji" was his last acting role. His urn is inside the casket of his trainer, Frank Inn. In the sequel films, Benji was played by Benjean, the original Benji's daughter. See more »Goofs
When Benji first enters the children's home on his own at the beginning of the film, a very obvious man in a white collared shirt opens the door. See more »Quotes
Riley: [Trying to solve the mystery of the disappearing pudding cups, Riley leaves an open container out] I'm leaving it right here. On purpose.Henry: And I'm sure it'll still be there tomorrow, and on purpose, too! Now, come on, let's go!
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Soundtracks
Benji's Theme (I Feel Love)Music by Euel Box
Lyrics by Euel Box and Betty E. Box (as Betty Box)
Performed by Charlie Rich
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I first saw "Benji" when I was eight years old; during its original release, and after nearly 25 years it is still one of the finest, independently-produced family films ever made. Told entirely from the eyes of a dog, it mixes humor, suspense, and heart-tugging emotion. The dog, Benji, is still one of the finest animal actors ever to appear on screen. He conveys emotion, like no other animal on film ever had before, or has since. Although this is mainly a film for families to enjoy, it would surprise me if any adult couldn't be moved by its sentiment.