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Ben (1972)

Director: Phil Karlson

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From Time Out Film Guide

Small boy with heart condition finds (to music) that 'he has a friend in Ben', which is more than the audience is likely to have. Carried on from Willard and its wonder rat. The rats next door make their presence known, and Ben leads them to a safer life in the drain, helped by this same small boy (with heart condition). The whole nature-rising-against-man fable becomes a kind of sub-Disney lark. Ben himself is a sleek well-trained creature. Can't say the same for those who dreamed up the project.

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Time Out Film Guide

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  • Sandy said...
    Posted on Nov 20 2007 03:10 Fantastic film, really moving, no film has ever put such a big lump in my throat. I watched the film on TV in the mid seventies and ever since then I have been looking out for it as I would desperately like to have it on video or DVD. Does anyone know where I can get hold of a copy please. I am sure you will all remember the classic hit Ben by Michael Jackson, I guess he could relate very well to the film.
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Director: Phil Karlson

Producer: Mort Briskin

Cast: Lee Harcourt Montgomery, Joseph Campanella, Arthur O'Connell, Rosemary Murphy, Meredith Baxter full cast

Duration: 94 mins


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