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Benji

G19741h 26mJoe Camp
IMDb 6.1 · Rotten Tomatoes 86% · Metacritic 35

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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.

AdventureFamilyRomance
RescueHostageAffectionDogBenjiPetsDog Hero

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What is Benji (1974) about?

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…

Who stars in Benji?

Benji stars Patsy Garrett (Mary Gruber), Allen Fiuzat (Paul Chapman Jr.), Cynthia Smith (Cindy Chapman), Peter Breck (Dr. Paul M. Chapman), Frances Bavier (Lady with the Cat). The film was directed by Joe Camp.

How long is Benji?

Benji has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1974. It is rated G.

Is Benji worth watching?

Benji holds an IMDb rating of 6.1/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 86. Fans of Adventure, Family, Romance are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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