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Benjy (1951)

Movie ★ 6.2 10 min

Documentary

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.

Stewart Stern Writer Fred Zinnemann Director

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Quick facts

Released
January 1, 1951
Runtime
10 min
IMDb
tt0043334
Language
English

Cast

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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Frequently asked questions

What is Benjy about?
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.
Who directed Benjy?
Benjy was directed by Fred Zinnemann.
Who stars in Benjy?
Benjy stars Lee Aaker, Neville Brand, Helen Brown, Henry Fonda.
When was Benjy released?
Benjy is a 1951 documentary film.
Where can I watch Benjy?
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