Dakin 1978 VINTAGE BENJI THE DOG 7" Plush Stuffed Animal TOY. The house has since been renovated into a bed and breakfast. When danger befalls them and they end up kidnapped by robbers who are in over their heads, Benji and his scruffy sidekick come to the rescue. [4] The park scenes were in Dallas. Nobody knows the exact breed of this dog, but many people believed that Fairfield is a fox terrier mixed breed. Join Benji as he proves to the world that with love and determinati... Everyone's favorite pawsome hero is coming home to Netflix in this brand new family film! Continuing on his route, Benji chases a cat and greets Officer Tuttle, who announces his wedding engagement and tells Benji that he, too, will soon meet the lady of his dreams. Benji is a 1974 American family film written, produced and directed by Joe Camp. "[11] Michael Grossbard of The Monthly Film Bulletin described the film as "quite effectively told from a doggy-eye view" and wrote that Joe Camp "seems to have cracked the Disney monopoly on family entertainment with his first effort, though the Master in his heyday had more wit, originality and artistry. Later, Riley writes a ransom note to extort money from Dr. Chapman by threatening his children, but Henry throws it on the ground, writes a new one, and orders Riley to deliver it when he gives him the signal. or Best Offer. When the children are kidnapped by a band of robbers as part of a ransom, Benji attempts to rescue them. This film was Frances Bavier's and Edgar Buchanan's last film before they retired from acting and died in 1979 and 1989 respectively. Out of the shadows, the face of a pint-sized pup emerges, cocking his head in confusion as he watches his family vanish into oblivion. Benji is at a loss at what to do next. $24.99. As Mitch and Linda arrive to survey the property, Riley tells Henry that a pudding cup is missing, but Henry warns him against upsetting their plans. See more ideas about dog movies, famous dogs, movies. At Bill's Café, Benji wakes Bill from his morning nap and receives a bone as payment. Well, Benji isn’t a particular breed: Benji is a rescue dog, just like the part he plays in the movie. The film will delight young children. Four dogs have played the roleof Benji, the most recent of which is a female mixed breed. Together, they dodge untold perils from man and beast in an amazing odyssey to reach safety. Also, the dog "Tramp" from the TV series My Three Sons was one of Higgins' puppies; his real-life name was "Mac". The opening moments of Brandon Camp’s “Benji” stand as irrefutable evidence of this principle, as a mother canine and her offspring are carted off by malevolent dog catchers. Learn more about our use of cookies and information. Higgins appeared on screen with Edgar Buchanan, with whom he had appeared in the TV series Petticoat Junction; this was the final film for both. A determined dog comes to the rescue and helps heal a broken family when a young boy and his sister stumble into some serious danger. Benji, the dog, is a miracle of personality, highly skilled editing, and great camerawork. Henry leaves a bag of groceries behind and Benji eagerly consumes an open pudding cup. Benji the Hunted. He growls and barks, and Mary berates him and carries him away, but he bites her and lunges at Linda, causing the note to fall out. Riley points out that Henry's groceries have been overturned and becomes increasingly anxious that the house is haunted. Lost at sea and washed ashore in the rugged backwoods of North America, Benji inadvertently becomes the guardian to an orphaned litter of cougar cubs. Benji lives at home with Joe and Kathleen Camp, and Lizard Tongue (Shaggy), her co-star in Benji Off the Leash, two other dogs and two cats. Confusion between the two dogs was increased when VHS and DVD videos of the original Benji movie were released with pictures of Benjean on the cover. Returning home, Benji finds three suspicious characters, Linda, Henry, and Riley, breaking in. Benji. Meanwhile, Mitch surprises Henry and Linda by actually kidnapping the Chapman children. "Benji" shows a dog that has a natural intelligence and responds well to whatever it was asked to do. Jun 25, 2016 - Explore Susan Greenlee's board "Benji!" TV-PG | 1h 27min | Crime, Drama, Family | 16 March 2018 (USA) 2:18 | Trailer. Benji has eaten at the head of the table in some of the swankiest restaurants in the country and her manners are usually better than some of the humans in attendance. The movie's theme song, "I Feel Love", recorded by the country music musician Charlie Rich, won a Golden Globe award for Best Original Song in 1975.[3]. "Feline lovers out-lobby canine Brando for award". Starring: Gabriel Bateman, Darby Camp, Kiele Sanchez. Their father is so proud of the dogs that he says they can stay with them permanently, much to their and the children's delight. Mary reads it and rushes it to Dr. Chapman, who demands to know where his children are, and Linda breaks down in tears. A determined dog comes to the rescue and helps heal a broken family when a young boy and his sister stumble into some serious danger. Returning to the crime scene, he snatches Riley's first ransom note and is grabbed by Mitch. Benji, a stray dog who lives in an abandoned house on the outskirts of a small town, sets about his daily ritual of visiting human friends; he has no fixed home but he desires one, and he likes the children of the Chapman family, Paul and Cindy, best. The following morning, Dr. Chapman tells his despondent children that Benji carries diseases and forbids them from keeping him as a pet in spite of Cindy's tearful pleas. The outdoor scenes were filmed primarily in McKinney, Texas; and the house located at 1104 South Tennessee served as the "haunted house" where the Chapman kids were held hostage, as well as serving as production headquarters during the filming.