Benji (1974)
Average Rating: 6.6/10
Reviews Counted: 7
Fresh: 6 | Rotten: 1
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Release Date: Oct 17, 1974 Limited
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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
Oct 17, 1974 Limited
Aug 17, 2004
E1 Entertainment
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Cast
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Patsy Garrett
Mary -
Allen Fiuzat
Paul -
Cynthia Smith
Cindy -
Peter Breck
Dr. Chapman -
Edgar Buchanan
Bill -
Frances Bavier
Lady With Cat -
Terry Carter
Officer Tuttle -
Christopher Connelly
Henry -
Tom Lester
Riley -
Mark Slade
Mitch -
Larry Swartz
Floyd -
Herb Vigran
Lt. Samuels -
Deborah Walley
Linda -
J.D. Young
Second Policeman -
Joe Camp
Newspaper Boy -
Ben Vaughn
Man -
Victor Raider-Wexler
Payton Murrah -
Ed DeLatte
Bob Fielding -
Erwin Hearne
Mr. Harvey -
Katie Hearne
Mrs. Harvey -
Don Puckett
Plainclothesman -
Charles Starkey
Custodian -
Higgins the Dog
Benji -
Robert Thomas
Second Custodian -
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Adorable dog saves the day in '70s classic.
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Movie: ID: 9988 Title: Benji Release Date: 1974-10-17 00:00:00.0 MPAA: 1 Status: 1
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Foreign Titles
- Benji (1974) (DE)
- Benji (1974) (UK)
