Benji (1974)


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Benji
Release Date17 October 1974
US Box Office$40,000,000
GenreAdventure, Family, Romance
CountryUSA
Filming LocationsDenton, Texas, USA
LanguageEnglish
Sound MixMono
ColorColor
Film TypeFeature
Film ClassAnimal Picture, Family-Oriented Adventure
Niche GenreChildren's/Family
ThemesMan's Best Friend, Hostage Situations
TonesEndearing, Affectionate, Heartwarming, Sentimental, Warm, Bittersweet, Sweet, Tense
TagsAnimal, Animal Rescue, Dog, Friendship, Kidnap, Love, Rescue, Romance
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Benji is the first film in a series of nine about the golden mixed breed dog named Benji. It was written and directed by Joe Camp and was released in 1974. It received one Academy Award nomination for the Best Original Song.


Cast and Crew


Cast

Patsy Garrett
Mary

Allen Fiuzat
Paul

Cynthia Smith
Cindy

Peter Breck
Dr. Chapman

Frances Bavier
Lady with the Cat

Terry Carter
Officer Tuttle

Tom Lester
Riley

Christopher Connelly
Henry

Mark Slade
Mitch

Herb Vigran
Lt. Samuels

Larry Swartz
Floyd

J.D. Young
Second Policeman

Erwin Hearne
Mr. Harvey

Katie Hearne
Mrs. Harvey

Don Puckett
Plainclothesman

Ed DeLatte
Bob Fielding

Victor Raider-Wexler
Payton Murrah

Charles Starkey
Custodian

Ben Vaughn
Man

Joe Camp III
Newspaper Boy

Vicki Vanston
Two Girls

Jacqueline Ann Smith
Two Girls

Bill King
Groundskeeper

Robert Thomas
Second Custodian

Director

Joe Camp
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Producer

Joe Camp
producer, writer

Erwin Hearne
associate producer

Ed Vanston
executive producer

Ben Vaughn
associate producer

Original Music

Euel Box
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Cinematographer

Don Reddy
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Editor

Leon Seith
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Production Designer

Harlan Wright
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Makeup Department

Colleen Camp
makeup artist

Production Manager

Neil Roach
production manager

Sound Department

Bruce Shearin
sound

Camera and Electrical Department

Jordan Klein Sr.
aerial director of photography

Other Crew

Frank Inn
dog trainer

Production Company

Mulberry Square Productions
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Distributor

Mulberry Square Releasing

Filmways Australasian Distributors

American Broadcasting Company (ABC)

Image Entertainment
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Ventura Distribution

GoodTimes Home Video
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Reserva Especial

Vestron Video International