For the Love of Benji(1977)
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For the Love of Benji Synopsis
Benji gets lost after a flight overseas and becomes a stray in Athens, Greece. He then tries everyday to reunite with his family while mysterious people pursue him, in a race to get a code which was secretly tattooed on his paw at the airport. But who are the bad guys and who are the agents that can be trusted? Will Benji and his kids and their nanny ever get to enjoy their vacation?
For the Love of Benji (1977) is a family film directed by Joe Camp, released on June 10, 1977 with a runtime of 1h 25m. It stars Benjean, Patsy Garrett, Cynthia Smith and Allen Fiuzat. Viewers rate it 5.8 out of 10 across 57 ratings.
- Director:
- Joe Camp
- Writers:
- Joe Camp, Ben Vaughn, Joe Camp
- Producers:
- Ben Vaughn
- Cinematographer:
- Don Reddy
- Composer:
- Euel Box
- Production:
- Mulberry Square Productions
- Status:
- Released
For the Love of Benji (1977) Trailer
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For the Love of Benji Cast & Crew
Main cast
Benjean
as Benji
Patsy Garrett
as Mary
- Cynthia Smith
Cynthia Smith
as Cindy
- Allen Fiuzat
Allen Fiuzat
as Paul
Ed Nelson
as Chandler Dietrich
- Art Vasil
Art Vasil
as Stelios
Peter Bowles
as Ronald
Bridget Armstrong
as Elizabeth
- Dean Goss
Dean Goss
as Man in Line
- Tony Alatis
Tony Alatis
as Greek Paging Man
Kostas Kleftogiannis
as Airline Representative - Crete
- Michalis Lambrinos
Michalis Lambrinos
as Man in Baggage Room
Key crew
Directed by Joe Camp, written by Joe Camp, Ben Vaughn and Joe Camp, produced by Ben Vaughn.
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For the Love of Benji Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.8/10 from 57 ratings.
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For the Love of Benji – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch For the Love of Benji online?
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Who stars in For the Love of Benji?
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The main cast of For the Love of Benji (1977) includes Benjean, Patsy Garrett, Cynthia Smith, Allen Fiuzat and Ed Nelson. 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 For the Love of Benji released?
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For the Love of Benji was released on June 10, 1977 and runs for 1h 25m.
Is For the Love of Benji worth watching?
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For the Love of Benji (1977) holds an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from 57 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy family films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for For the Love of Benji?
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