Director joe camp wants to give us a movie without sex, violence, nudity, or profanity, and he does just that. I created this video with the youtube slideshow creator. Three unlikely, unsuspecting souls who come facetoface with that moment in their lives when they must stand and be counted. Camp continues to break new ground by examining issues that will inevitably provoke meaningful conversation between parents and their children, a feat rarely accomplished in modern family entertainment. Benji was a dog who was handpicked from a shelter and turned into a movie star. A new generation of benji fans will delight in this uplifting tail err, tale of an unwanted mutt on a mission to free his mom from a backyard puppy mill while easily outwitting a pair of bungling dog catchers hot on his trail. For sheldon, its difficult because he doesnt appear to be the brightest guy in the world although he might be the funniest.
In this film a national search for a new dog to play benji is being conducted. Everything you need to know about benji off the leash. A band of unlikely comrades, brought together by the least likely of the bunch, for a common, courageous. Heavenly dog 1980 benji at work 1980 benji takes a dive at marineland 1981 benji the hunted 1987 benji. The films canine comic foil is a character named lizard tongue, whom benji befriends and then probably wonders if making friends with the rascally lizard tongue was a wise move. National catholic register benji off the leash is undoubtedly the first dog movie ever made that thinks that a happy ending for a boy and his dog is not for the boy to get to keep the dog, but for the dog to go off to hollywood to make a motion picture. Two goofy dogcatchers and one eccentric recluse provide the human comedy. A lot of people mistake animals as just being pets or play mates, but in this film, that theory is proven wrong.
Pictures and movie photo gallery check out just released benji. Lost and alone on the streets of a small mississippi town, benji has to overcome overwhelming odds to become a hero, with. The way joe camp gets these animals to do the things they do is amazing. Benji photos canine movie superstar dog adoption official. In a small mississippi town, a freelance, abusive dog breeder named. Benji is a gift to children and adults of all ages. Dvd susan s, 04112012 what a beautful and wonderful movie.
Lost and alone on the streets of a small mississippi town, benji has to overcome overwhelming odds to become a hero, with only a belligerent bird and a bungling stray mutt to help. The story itself revolves is a tale of adventure, love, friendship, sacrifice, and incredible courage, all viewed through the eyes of a very special dog. Download benji off the leash 2004 torrent or any other torrent from category. Sheldon isnt the brightest guy in the world but he knows whats right, even if his partner wont listen to him, while colby is a fourteen year old boy who takes a big risk to help benji. Tucows, inc has graciously donated a copy of this software to the internet archives tucows software archive for long term preservation and access. Off the leash is not one of the great dog movies, but its a good one, abandoning walltowall cuteness for a drama about a homeless puppy. Notes tucows, inc has graciously donated a copy of this software to the internet archives tucows software archive for long term preservation and access. The story begins in mississippi where a boy and his mother live with a. The movie opens on colby, a young man taking care of a dog and her pups. Fiveyearold harness racing gelding benji mara ran one of the quickest 1690m trips on the track in recent times in winning a c1 only class race last week at shepparton. Benji is back follow the adventures of benji and his wacky sidekick, lizard tongue, in this exciting novel based on the new movie this brandnew story was written by benjis creator especially for the new benji after the huggable mutt was rescued from an animal shelter in mississippi.
Two men with a tranquilizer gun chase two dogs, one dog walks across a tree trunk over water, the other is frightened, and a man shoots at one dog he misses. Mongrels are just as lovable as pure breeds, or maybe in the case. The unlikely trio is brought together by the nefarious efforts of an illintentioned puppy breeder who wants to use benjis mother in an irresponsible backyard puppy mill. Writerdirector joe camp, who created the original benji, brings back the beloved mutt in a family adventure that is truly for all ages. Joe camps journal from the set was published here during production and continued throughout postproduction and distribution. Those eyes simply melt everyone she comes in contact with, and she is absolutely the brightest of some very bright predecessors. Details include the date it was added to netflix in canada, any known expiry dates and new episodesseasons, the ratings and cast etc. Off the leashhe is an abusive dog breeder who abuses and mistreats his family and dogs and runs a brutal puppymill operation in his backyard. Benji, shelter dog turned movie star america comes alive. The story of this new benjis early life is the backdrop for benji. Film critics around the country agree, praising the floppyeared star for her acting ability in benji off the leash, calling the film the best benji movie ever. Aug 20, 2004 crew members jumped off the back of the van to make it look as if it had just stopped, and a trainer placed benji on mark and cued him to look, bark, shake his head, and sneeze. Off the leash for the love of benji benjis very own christmas story.
The lovable mixedbreed dog was discovered in 1960 by veteran hollywood animal trainer frank inn 19162002. Benji off the leash dvd, 2004 for sale online ebay. Benji has many friends all over town, but he calls home an old abandoned house that has stood vacant for at least forty years. Benji returns after many long years with another cute, adorable story in benji. Off the leash on dvd 0187818638 from gaiam americas. Charlie wattss awesome airdrumming and other one world. In what may be the first true mutt buddy picture in feature film history, the storyline finds benji in an unwanted partnership with a hapless but loveable stray dog. Colby nick whitaker and his movie mom christy summerhays laugh between takes. Since the dog was found and adopted in mississippi, thats where the film is set, even though it was shot in utah and even though no one in the film even attempts a mississippi accent. A band of unlikely comrades, brought together by the least likely of the bunch, for a common, courageous purpose. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing benji. Were sorry but jwapp doesnt work properly without javascript enabled.
Series creator joe camp found an adorable new canine performer a female mixedbreed terrier to play the male lead character in the first benji bigscreen adventure in more than 15 years. Joe camps original benji film blazed a trail and provided inspiration for independent filmmakers across the world. Nick whitaker, chris kendrick, nate bynum, randall newsome, dane stevens, christy summerhays, carlton bluford, neal barth, melinda. Parents say 4 kids say 2 adult written bygarfield2711 january 14, 2010. Benji s very own christmas story 1978 the double mcguffin 1979. Les acteurs alors actrices agissent eleve contre cette cinema puis histoire sont complet simplement remarquable apres toi executer demander.
You see, when most hollywood moviemakers are making a movie, theyre striving for quality. Young colby nick whitaker rescues a puppy from his abusive dogbreeding stepfather, hatchett chris kendrick. Aug 20, 2004 many dogs have played benji over the years, and benji. Details include the date it was added to netflix in the usa, any known expiry dates and new episodesseasons, the ratings and cast etc. Off the leash on bluray 0187589750 from gaiam americas.
Not now lizard tongue scene or clip aimed squarely at young animal lovers, this family film features a frisky new benji and a gentle message about what we owe animals. A dog is held at gunpoint, and another dog charges, shoving it off a ledge and into the river below both dogs swim to safety. About 0% of the time i can find a good familytargeted film that i like. Its use of animals as the only special effects makes it an oddity in the cgi era, as does the unapologetic earnestness and desire to hammer home a positive message about caring for animals and taking stands against bullies. Pics, images, clips, trailers, production photos and more from rotten tomatoes movie.
Staring christy summerhayes, melinda haynes, nate bynum and neal barth. Off the leash about 90% of the time, i can find a good hollywoodmade movie that i can enjoy. The film starts with the understanding that the makers of the benji films are going to various towns in the u. This time around, benji is befriended by shaggy, a goofy canine sidekick whos a magnet. It stars nick whitaker, chris kendrick, christy summerhays, randall newsome, duane stephens, and animal actors. Young colby rescues a puppy from his abusive dogbreeding stepfather, hatchett. For benji, its almost impossiblebecause, after all, hes just a dog, lost and alone, with nothing but a belligerent bird and a bungling stray mutt to help. Nov 06, 2011 rodney dangerfield at his best on the tonight show starring johnny carson 1983 duration. Download the tv guide app for iphone, ipad and android. Benji introduces lizard tongue to recluse zacharia finch neal barth while repeatedly trying to free his mom from the inhumane conditions where shes kept.
When these three unsuspecting souls find a common purpose, things will change and lives will be saved. Also sign me up for fanmail to get updates on all things movies. Benji off the leash was filmed in sonypanavisions 24p high definition format, the same process used by the latest star wars movie. Benji makes it his mission to rescue his mother from hatchetts clutches, and befriends the somewhat dimwitted lizard tongue. The lovable doggie benji returns in an all new adventure as benji tries to rescue his sick mum from a breeder who doesnt treat his dogs very nicely. The new benji finished filming benji off the leash, her first movie, in august of 2003. Its full of positive lessons about kindness, friendship, courage, perseverance and doing the right thing. Off the leash here is all the information you need about benji. One of the worlds most famous movie dogs is undoubtedly benji. In one scene, livingston and sheldon throw a net over benji as he leaves finchs home. Benji off the leashwriterdirector joe camp, who created the original benji, brings back to beloved mutt in a familyfriendly adventure for all ages. In benji off the leash, colby nick whitaker is the stepson of hatchett chris kendrick, an abusive man who runs a puppy mill in the back yard, forcing his dogs to have puppies he can sell, even when it ruins their health. As with previous benji movies, the film is told from the dogs pointofview with no gimmicks no talking dogs, animation or narration.
What kind of breed or mix of breeds is the movie dog benji. His father orders colby to abandon an adorable mutt pup. Terrence hates having the nuisance dog around, but when he hears that a casting call has been made for the next benji movie, he changes his tune. Set in gulfport, mississippi where the new benji was found, this movie follows the adventures of a loveable mutt named benji, who enters into an unwanted partnership with a shaggy dog named shaggy, as the pair struggles to save benji s mother from a greedy backyard breeder. For colby, its even more difficult because hes only. Benji takes you on a fun adventure as he saves one friend after another. With nick whitaker, chris kendrick, nate bynum, randall newsome. Terrance muncy hatchett is the main antagonist of joe camps 2004 film benji. Aug 20, 2004 benji is out to bust the system because some things are just not right. Benji off the leash is a heartwarming story about a hero a tiny hero, that is. The canine star of several family comedies is in fine form in benji.