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Benjy
Benjy
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Benjy

1951
10m
Documentary

Status

Released

Release

1951

Runtime

10m

Storyline

Benjy is a 1951 American short documentary film directed by Fred Zinnemann. It won an Oscar in 1952 for Documentary Short Subject. Henry Fonda narrates this short film about a boy who was handicapped from birth. An orthopedic pediatrician wants to provide a therapeutic regimen that could cure the child, a scoliosis patient, but first he needs to convince the boy's parents, who have rejected the child because of his disabilities.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
10m
Jan 1, 1951
Languages
English
Director
Fred Zinnemann
Fred Zinnemann

Top Cast

9 Cast Members

Lee Aaker

Lee Aaker

Benjy Miller

Neville Brand

Neville Brand

Doctor

Helen Brown

Helen Brown

Medical Social Worker

Henry Fonda

Henry Fonda

Narrator (voice)

Louis Lettieri

Dickie

Joseph Mell

Joseph Mell

Psychologist

Frances Morris

Frances Morris

Hospital Clerk

Marilee Phelps

Mrs. Miller

Adam Williams

Adam Williams

Mr. Miller

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