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For the Love of Benji

  • 1977
  • G
  • 1h 25m
IMDb RATING
5.9/10
1.3K
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For the Love of Benji (1977)
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AdventureComedyDramaFamily

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.

  • Director
    • Joe Camp
  • Writers
    • Joe Camp
    • Ben Vaughn
    • Erwin Hearne
  • Stars
    • Patsy Garrett
    • Benjean
    • Art Vasil
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    5.9/10
    1.3K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Joe Camp
    • Writers
      • Joe Camp
      • Ben Vaughn
      • Erwin Hearne
    • Stars
      • Patsy Garrett
      • Benjean
      • Art Vasil
    • 17User reviews
    • 8Critic reviews
    • 46Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Top cast26

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    Patsy Garrett
    • Mary
    Benjean
    Benjean
    • Benji
    Art Vasil
    • Stelios
    Allen Fiuzat
    • Paul
    Cynthia Smith
    Cynthia Smith
    • Cindy
    Ed Nelson
    Ed Nelson
    • Chandler Dietrich
    Catherine McClenry
    • Airline Representative - U.S.
    Anassis Vassilakidis
    • Ticket Agent
    Dean Goss
    • Man in Line
    Tony Alatis
    • Greek Paging Man
    Kostas Kleftogiannis
    Kostas Kleftogiannis
    • Airline Representative - Crete
    • (as Costas Kleftovannis)
    Michalis Lambrinos
    • Man in Baggage Room
    Peter Bowles
    Peter Bowles
    • Ronald
    Bridget Armstrong
    Bridget Armstrong
    • Elizabeth
    Valerios Megaloikonomov
    • Policeman
    Giorgos Tzifos
    Giorgos Tzifos
    • Sausage Shop Owner
    • (as George Tzifos)
    Giannis Kondoulis
    Giannis Kondoulis
    • Sausage Shop Customer
    • (as Yannis Kontouus)
    Yannis Totsikas
    Yannis Totsikas
    • Butcher
    • Director
      • Joe Camp
    • Writers
      • Joe Camp
      • Ben Vaughn
      • Erwin Hearne
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    User reviews17

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    6inkblot11

    If you love cute dogs and want to see a bit of Greece, too, this is a nice film for you

    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.
    Op_Prime

    Brings a tear to the eye

    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!
    Kimta

    Hug your puppy tightly and grab some hankies!!

    This is the ultimate family movie!! Benji, Super Dog extraordinaire, makes a howling appearance in this Ameri/Greek movie.

    The family goes to vacation with their two dogs in Greece. Along the way, Benji gets implanted with a secret code by the evil Chandler Dietrich. Chandler befriends the family knowing that, without their trust and friendship, he won't be able to smuggle Benji away from them at the right time. What Chandler doesn't plan on is Benji getting lost en-route to Crete!!

    Anyway, the film goes on sharing the antics of this tiny little dog-without-a-breed and casts him as a hero. To find out what happens to Benji and his adorable family, you'll just have to watch!

    Benji movies are so much fun for children. If you have a pet in the family, whether a dog, cat, bird or hamster, your children are guaranteed to appreciate them more after seeing this film. There is no nudity, no hard-core language (in fact no swearing at all that I can remember), no violence, and no yucky stuff. It is a class A children's movie. Enjoy it with some popcorn and with Fido sitting close at hand!!
    6paiello-44319

    Wholesome Family yet strangely made film

    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.
    laciefrazee

    Love it, from beginning to end

    This movie is amazing, I really love it. But I have to admit the first Benji is the best because it was so original and sad and has such a great story line to it, but the second one is not far behind it's first. This is the kind of movie, just like the first Benji, that makes you think of things, it makes you stop and forget about all your worries and cares, it lets you just watch the dog and live his life in the movie. I had a tear run down my face when the part came on, when Benji saves Cindy, and those flashbacks he's had. This dog had a real talent in the movies, the way he showed his emotions and just the way he is. This movie leaves a big impacted on you once you see it, it's called the spirit on Benji.

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    Adventure
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    Drama
    Drew Barrymore and Pat Welsh in E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982)
    Family

    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      According 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 versions
      When 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.
    • Connections
      Featured in Precious Images (1986)
    • Soundtracks
      Sunshine Smiles
      Music by Euel Box

      Lyrics by Betty Box and Joe Camp

      Performed by Charlie Rich

      courtesy of EPIC Records

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    • Release date
      • June 10, 1977 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • Greek
    • Also known as
      • Benji in Gefahr
    • Filming locations
      • New York City, New York, USA
    • Production company
      • Mulberry Square Productions
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $17,732,000
    • Gross worldwide
      • $17,732,000
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    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      • 1h 25m(85 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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