Benjy
Synopsis
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.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1951
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Fred Zinnemann
- Screenplay & Story
- Stewart Stern
- Original Title
- Benjy
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 10m
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Fred Zinnemann
Stewart Stern
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Stewart Stern
Writer
Fred Zinnemann
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Benjy
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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?
The principal cast of Benjy includes Lee Aaker, Neville Brand, Helen Brown, Henry Fonda, Louis Lettieri.
When was Benjy released and how long is it?
Benjy was released in 1951 with a total runtime of 10m.