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Benji sniffs out a bogus CIA agent in Athens, Greece.Benji sniffs out a bogus CIA agent in Athens, Greece.Benji sniffs out a bogus CIA agent in Athens, Greece.
Kostas Kleftogiannis
- Airline Representative - Crete
- (as Costas Kleftovannis)
Giorgos Tzifos
- Sausage Shop Owner
- (as George Tzifos)
Giannis Kondoulis
- Sausage Shop Customer
- (as Yannis Kontouus)
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Benji, that adorable dog, is supposed to be in a happier situation after the first film. He is a beloved family member and a pampered pooch. When some family members decide to go to Greece, Benji gets to go along. However, there are doggynappers lurking nearby and Benji is almost seized upon. But, being the brilliant dog that he is, Benji manages to escape their clutches and begin exploring a lovely city in Greece and its surroundings. He helps himself to a bit a Greek pasta at a restaurant and has a close call with a Doberman, among other things. Will he be able to find his way back to his family? If you love dogs and family films, this is a good choice. It is mostly Benji on the loose in Greece, where the scenery is a knockout, and where Benji gets in and out of one scrape after another. There are a few iffy passages, where guns are flashed and Benji is subjected to chloroform. However, this is mostly a little dog on the run in a charming movie. Families everywhere, for the love of Mike and Benji, please locate this one for an entertaining evening of fun for your loved ones.
I have given this film a 7. My Dad would take me to the video shop once a week and I would, without fail, come home with 'For the love of Benji'
I loved this film and have fond memories of it.
It is clever as it was one of the first films made from a dogs point of view. It showed how intelligent and perceptive dogs are - they know good people from bad people almost instantly.
It also shows how sly, cunning and resourceful they can be when made to fend for themselves.
It did have a few heartstring pulling moments, when Benji is generous with today's spoil.. being separated from loved ones and reunited again.
I think children today would still enjoy this film.. regardless of the amount of running Benji does.
I loved this film and have fond memories of it.
It is clever as it was one of the first films made from a dogs point of view. It showed how intelligent and perceptive dogs are - they know good people from bad people almost instantly.
It also shows how sly, cunning and resourceful they can be when made to fend for themselves.
It did have a few heartstring pulling moments, when Benji is generous with today's spoil.. being separated from loved ones and reunited again.
I think children today would still enjoy this film.. regardless of the amount of running Benji does.
For the love of Benji is a pretty good yet uneven, strange movie with a lot of action scenes of Benji out running trouble. He's a very bright and cute dog and easy to cheer for. It really was never clear to the audience what exactly was implanted in his paw are exactly who the antagonists were?
It was very strange that they filmed the movie in Greece with no one speaking English? I'm not sure why on earth they would do that? Little children will love Benji and adults will most likely say how much time is left? Still, fairly wholesome family entertainment.
We enjoyed this sweet little movie very much. We had not seen the first film so this was our introduction to the Benji saga. It's a typical plot, however unlikely, about spies using Benji to smuggle secrets and the efforts of all concerned to capture him, all taking place in the streets and hillsides of Athens, Greece. Benji is utterly charming. It is a joy to watch him as he makes his rounds and does what needs to be done. Yes, he runs a lot, and very fast for a small dog. What heart Benji has! A true family movie. Benji is adorable in this film. If you like dogs or animal movies and are still a bit young at heart you will enjoy this. As a result of watching "For The Love Of Benji" we will definitely check out the original "Benji" movie, which was a sensation back in the 1970s.
What a great movie. No action, no swearing, no gore, just a wonderful family movie with that lovable dog, Benji. The story seems unlikely and impossible, but who cares? I don't. It makes you appreciate whatever pet you have. Wheter it be a dog, a cat, a bird, a fish, etc. Like other Benji movies, his one is fun to watch and should be seen with the family, including the family pet. Thumbs up!
Did you know
- TriviaAccording to Peter Bowles' memoirs 'Bridget Armstong' was only cast because the original actress was fired because of her objection to the animal trainer methods.
- Alternate versionsWhen the Doberman chases Benji just after Stelios falls over coming around the corner the music is different on the recent DVD release compared to a British television showing in the mid 90's. The music that was used on the TV version is not to be found on the CD ost, only the replaced music that is on the DVD version.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Precious Images (1986)
- SoundtracksSunshine Smiles
Music by Euel Box
Lyrics by Betty Box and Joe Camp
Performed by Charlie Rich
courtesy of EPIC Records
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Box office
- Gross US & Canada
- $17,732,000
- Gross worldwide
- $17,732,000
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