Benji the Hunted
“Benji's Back! In the most exciting adventure of his life!”
Synopsis
Benji has become stranded on a remote island after a boating accident. He finds himself struggling to survive in the wilderness, avoiding close encounters with a wolf, a bear, and a territorial female cougar with her cub.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 5, 1987
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 26, 2007
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$22.3M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joe Camp
- Screenplay & Story
- Joe Camp
- Original Score
- Frank Denson, Betty E. Box, Euel Box
- Original Title
- Benji the Hunted
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Worldwide Gross
- $22.3M
- Production Studios
- Embark Production, Walt Disney Pictures, Mulberry Square Productions, Silver Screen Partners III
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joe Camp
Joe Camp
Frank Denson, Betty E. Box, Euel Box
Don Reddy
Karen Thorndike
Ben Vaughn, Ed Vanston
Department Leadership Roster
Joe Camp
Director
Joe Camp
Writer
Betty E. Box
Original Music Composer
Euel Box
Original Music Composer
Ben Vaughn
Producer
Don Reddy
Director of Photography
Karen Thorndike
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General — Suitable for all audiences.
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Benji the Hunted
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Benji the Hunted about?
Benji has become stranded on a remote island after a boating accident. He finds himself struggling to survive in the wilderness, avoiding close encounters with a wolf, a bear, and a territorial female cougar with her cub.
Who directed Benji the Hunted?
Benji the Hunted was directed by Joe Camp.
Who stars in Benji the Hunted?
The principal cast of Benji the Hunted includes Benjean, Red Steagall, Frank Inn, Nancy Francis, Bart the Bear.
When was Benji the Hunted released and how long is it?
Benji the Hunted was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
How much did Benji the Hunted make at the box office?
Benji the Hunted grossed $22.3M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Benji the Hunted?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Benji the Hunted was composed by Frank Denson, Betty E. Box, Euel Box.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Benji the Hunted?
Benji the Hunted holds official age classifications: AU: G (General — Suitable for all audiences.); DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).