The Beniker Gang
“Dear Lola”
Synopsis
When his younger friends go up for adoption, threatening their extended family, an orphaned teen helps them discourage potential parents.
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The Beniker Gang
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-07-31
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Andrew McCarthy
Arthur Beniker
Jennifer Dundas
Cassie Beniker
Charles Fields
Edmund Beniker
Jeff Alan-Lee
James Beniker
Danny Pintauro
Ben Beniker
George Martin
Judge Pink
Will Patton
Forest Ranger
J.T. Walsh
Principal Stoddard
Mary Hamill
Edith Stamwick
William Duell
Postmaster Greaves
Anthony Heald
Mr. Uldrich
Richmond Hoxie
Attorney
Peter McRobbie
Mr. Millhauser
Paddy Croft
Mrs. O'Malley
Joyce Reehling
Miss Nickerson
Martha Byrne
Molly Stamwick
Stacey Glick
Orie Stamwick
Bill Smitrovich
Laundry Truck Driver
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 2, 1984
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ken Kwapis
- Screenplay & Story
- Jeffrey Kindley
- Original Title
- The Beniker Gang
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- Scholastic Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ken Kwapis
Jeffrey Kindley, Judie Angell
Curtis Clark
Stanley Warnow
Doro Bachrach
Department Leadership Roster
Ken Kwapis
Director
Dianne Finn-Chapman
Costume Design
Stanley Warnow
Editor
Curtis Clark
Director of Photography
John Arnone
Production Design
Jeffrey Kindley
Screenplay
Doro Bachrach
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Beniker Gang
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What is The Beniker Gang about?
When his younger friends go up for adoption, threatening their extended family, an orphaned teen helps them discourage potential parents.
Who directed The Beniker Gang?
The Beniker Gang was directed by Ken Kwapis.
Who stars in The Beniker Gang?
The principal cast of The Beniker Gang includes Andrew McCarthy, Jennifer Dundas, Charles Fields, Jeff Alan-Lee, Danny Pintauro.
When was The Beniker Gang released and how long is it?
The Beniker Gang was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
Is The Beniker Gang based on a book or true story?
The Beniker Gang is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Judie Angell".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Beniker Gang?
The Beniker Gang holds official age classifications: US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).