Benji
by Joe Camp
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Actor: Allen Fiuzat, Cynthia Smith, Deborah Walley, Patsy Garrett, Peter BreckDirector: Joe Camp
Brand: GAIAM AMERICAS
Cinematographer: Don Reddy
Producer: Joe Camp
Writer: Joe Camp
Editor: Leon Seith
Producer: Ben Vaughn
Producer: Ed Vanston
Producer: Erwin Hearne
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language)
Format: Color, DVD, NTSC
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 86 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2004-08-17
Audience Rating: G (General Audience)
Studio: Good Times Video
Movie Reviews of Benji
Movie Review: Benji!
Summary: 5 Stars
Awww, what can i say about Benji? This little dog will melt your heart! This was one of my favorite childhood movies (here i go on my dog movies again) and am now proud to own it on DVD. We rented it many times as kids, but it was older and hard to find on VHS. So glad Goodtimes has released it to DVD.
If you haven't see it yet, this is a must see to add to your family movie list. While it obviously takes place in the 70's, it also meshes a small town feel of various styles and influences making an exact time period hard to pinpoint (a quality which i love about movies that gives them a timelessness.) Tho not specifically stated, with the kids relatively thick southern accents, among other things, it appears to take place in Texas. The movie was actually filmed in various locations in Texas. Both kids were in real life (surprise) actually from Texas.
Adorable kids Paul and Cindy Chapman, of a widowed and doctor father, find love and support in kind housekeeper Mary and dog Benji. Benji finds plenty of adventures of his own with the lovable locals around a small town, and a girlfriend, a little toy dog whom he ends up protecting with his life.
Meanwhile, a group of petty criminals, 3 guys and a gal, find a hideout in an old, abandoned house on the outskirts of town that's supposedly haunted. Becoming aware that Dr. Chapman's into "money", the group kidnap the two kids for a ransom. Can Benji save the day while protecting his girlfriend AND his two young masters?
Look for a line up of much loved familiar faces with Frances Bavier as the "cat lady" (Aunt Bee from Andy Griffith) Edgar Buchanan as the local diner owner (Uncle Joe from Petticoat Junction and Green Acres), Tom Lester as the unwilling member of the criminal crew (Eb from Green Acres and Uncle Jake from "Gordy"), Deborah Walley as the criminal girlfriend, (Julia "Pink of Perfection" Carey from Summer Magic) and Herb Vigran as Lt. Samuels (with a mile long list of TV credits including the "Oh, Please Mr." man on the Brady Bunch episode where the kids collect trading stamps as well as I Love Lucy apperances.)
The musical theme "I Feel Love" is sung by country music star Charlie Rich. A streetwise, bluesy theme is presented for Benji's adventures around town.
I especially liked Patsy Garret's role as the motherly Mary, she does an excellent job and her performance is genuine. I can tell she'd be just as nice in real life as her portrayal of Mary.
This is just a timeless movies that needs to be shared by young and old alike!! 5 Stars!!!
Summary of Benji
Studio: Gaiam Americas Release Date: 08/17/2004 Rating: NrNo Hollywood studio was willing to buy or distribute this 1974 family film made in Texas, but it managed to find a considerable audience anyway in the U.S. and become a minor classic under its own steam. While Benji's production values aren't everything they could be, and the acting is at best uneven, the movie is really held together by the immense charm of the unassuming mutt who plays the title character. He may not look as impressive as Lassie or Rin Tin Tin, but poor stray Benji (played by a pooch named Higgins) is as brave and resourceful as they come, especially when a couple of neighborhood children are kidnapped and in need of rescuing. And what about that romantic subplot: Benji falling for a pampered pup from the good side of the tracks. Director Joe Camp earned himself a profitable franchise with Benji and its several sequels, but it was this first film and the debut of a new canine icon that stirs pleasant memories. --Tom Keogh
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