Benji(1974)
Benji Synopsis
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.
Benji (1974) is a adventure, family and romance film directed by Joe Camp, released on October 17, 1974 with a runtime of 1h 26m. It stars Patsy Garrett, Allen Fiuzat, Cynthia Smith and Peter Breck. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 174 ratings.
- Director:
- Joe Camp
- Writers:
- Joe Camp
- Producers:
- Joe Camp
- Cinematographer:
- Don Reddy
- Composer:
- Euel Box
- Production:
- Mulberry Square Productions
- Status:
- Released
Benji (1974) Trailer
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Benji Cast & Crew
Main cast
Patsy Garrett
as Mary Gruber
- Allen Fiuzat
Allen Fiuzat
as Paul Chapman Jr.
- Cynthia Smith
Cynthia Smith
as Cindy Chapman
Peter Breck
as Dr. Paul M. Chapman
Frances Bavier
as Lady with the Cat
Terry Carter
as Officer Tuttle
Edgar Buchanan
as Bill
Tom Lester
as Riley
Christopher Connelly
as Henry
Deborah Walley
as Linda Sue
Mark Slade
as Mitch
Herb Vigran
as Lt. Ted Samuels
Key crew
Directed by Joe Camp, written by Joe Camp, produced by Joe Camp.
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Benji Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 174 ratings.
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Benji – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Benji online?
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Benji (1974) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Kixi Select Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Benji?
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The main cast of Benji (1974) includes Patsy Garrett, Allen Fiuzat, Cynthia Smith, Peter Breck and Frances Bavier. The film was directed by Joe Camp. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Benji released?
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Benji was released on October 17, 1974 and runs for 1h 26m.
Is Benji worth watching?
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Benji (1974) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 174 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy adventure, family and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Benji?
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Yes. The official Benji trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.