Ben (1972) Horror Thriller Drama
Ben (1972) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
- Overall Score: ☆ 5.65/10
IMDB: ☆ 5.3/10
Tomatometer: ☆ 6.0/10
Ben Plot Synopsis:
A lonely boy named Danny Garrison befriends Ben, the rat leader of the swarm of rats trained by Willard Stiles. Ben becomes the boy's best friend, protecting him from bullying and keeping his spirits up in the face of a heart condition. However, things gradually take a downward turn as Ben's swarm becomes violent, resulting in several deaths.
Synopsis / Plot Summary: A lonely boy befriends Ben, the leader of a violent pack of killer rats.
Tagline: Where "WILLARD" ended... Ben begins. And this time, he"s not alone!
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Ben Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 1972 (more 1972 movies)
Box Office: $769,986
Production Co.: Bing Crosby Productions
Language: English
Country: United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / Ben Release Dates In Theaters: Jun 23, 1972, Blu-ray: May 16, 2017, DVD: May 16, 2017
Writers: Stephen Gilbert, Gilbert Ralston
Producers: Joel Briskin, Mort Briskin, Bing Crosby, Charles A. Pratt
Musicians: Walter Scharf
Cinematographers: Russell Metty
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Ben (1972) Cast (Click to Expand)
Ben Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Lee Montgomery | ... | Danny Garrison (as Lee Harcourt Montgomery) |
| Joseph Campanella | ... | Cliff Kirtland |
| Arthur O''Connell | ... | Billy Hatfield |
| Rosemary Murphy | ... | Beth Garrison |
| Meredith Baxter | ... | Eve Garrison |
| Kaz Garas | ... | Joe Greer |
| Paul Carr | ... | Kelly |
| Richard Van Vleet | ... | Reade |
| Kenneth Tobey | ... | Engineer |
| James Luisi | ... | Ed |
| Lee Paul | ... | Carey |
| Norman Alden | ... | Policeman |
| Scott Garrett | ... | Henry Gray |
| Arlen Stuart | ... | Mrs. Gray |
| Ric Drasin | ... | George (as Richard Drasin) |
| Ben | ... | Ben (uncredited) |
| Bruce Davison | ... | Willard Stiles (uncredited) (archiveFootage) |
| Frank Farmer | ... | Police Officer (uncredited) |
| Bob Harks | ... | Observer on Sidewalk (uncredited) |
| Bern Hoffman | ... | Truck Driver (uncredited) |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Lee Montgomery (b. November 3, 1961) – Danny Garrison (as Lee Harcourt Montgomery)
Sign: Scorpio, Height: 5' 10" (1.78 m)
Also known as: Lee H. Montgomery | Lee Harcourt Montgomery | Lee Harcout Montgomery | Lee H Montgomery - Joseph Campanella, as Cliff Kirtland, passed away at age 93 in Sherman Oaks, California, USA.
Sign: Scorpio, Height: 6' 1" (1.85 m)
Also known as: Joe Campanella | Joseph A. Campanella | Joe Campenella | Joseph & Jill - Arthur O''Connell, as Billy Hatfield, passed away at age 73 in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Aries, Height: 5' 10" (1.78 m) - Rosemary Murphy, as Beth Garrison, passed away at age 89 in New York City, New York, USA.
Sign: Capricorn, Height: 5' 9" (1.75 m) - Meredith Baxter (b. June 21, 1947) – Eve Garrison
Sign: Cancer, Height: 5' 7" (1.7 m)
Also known as: Meredith Baxter-Birney | Meredith Baxter Birney - Kaz Garas (b. March 4, 1940) – Joe Greer
Sign: Pisces, Height: 6' 1" (1.85 m)
Also known as: Kazimar Garas - Paul Carr, as Kelly, passed away at age 72 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Aquarius, Height: 5' 10½" (1.79 m)
Also known as: Paul W. Carr | Lee Kelso - Richard Van Vleet – Reade
- Kenneth Tobey, as Engineer, passed away at age 85 in Rancho Mirage, California, USA.
Sign: Aries, Height: 5' 11" (1.8 m)
Also known as: Ken Tobey | Kenneth Toby - James Luisi, as Ed, passed away at age 73 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Scorpio, Height: 6' 2" (1.88 m)
Also known as: Jim Luisi - Lee Paul, as Carey, passed away at age 80 in Chatsworth, California, USA.
Sign: Gemini, Height: 6' 6" (1.98 m) - Norman Alden, as Policeman, passed away at age 87 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Virgo, Height: 5' 11" (1.8 m)
Also known as: Norm Alden | Norman Aldon | The Menfolk of 'RANGO' - Scott Garrett (b. June 7, 1959) – Henry Gray
Sign: Gemini - Arlen Stuart (b. November 30, 1934) – Mrs. Gray
- Ric Drasin – George (as Richard Drasin)
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