Uncle Ben
Synopsis
Nancy is about to receive her college degree and she has a special request for Dr. McFarland about the commencement proceedings, where parents are always given special honor. She starts to reminisce about what has led to her successful graduation, and that of her two brothers Jim and Tommy before her, despite having lost both parents long ago. After being widowed when Nancy is only two years old, her mother Laura works hard night and day to support her young family. Their only relative is Laura's brother, and Uncle Ben is a favorite of the children with his story-telling ability and easy charm. However, his own life is dominated by alcoholism, and he finds it difficult to hold a job and be a responsible member of the community. When Laura suddenly passes away, the children beg Uncle Ben to take care of them. He wishes to do so, and fights to gain custody of his young niece and nephews, but his addiction is standing in the way of his fulfilling the role of a parent.
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January 1, 1978
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Kent Jacobs
- Screenplay & Story
- David Kent Jacobs
- Original Score
- Merrill Jenson, Merrill B. Jenson
- Original Title
- Uncle Ben
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 27m
- Production Studios
- Brigham Young University
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Kent Jacobs
David Kent Jacobs
Merrill Jenson, Merrill B. Jenson
Department Leadership Roster
David Kent Jacobs
Director
David Kent Jacobs
Writer
Merrill Jenson
Original Music Composer
Merrill B. Jenson
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is Uncle Ben about?
Nancy is about to receive her college degree and she has a special request for Dr. McFarland about the commencement proceedings, where parents are always given special honor. She starts to reminisce about what has led to her successful graduation, and that of her two brothers Jim and Tommy before her, despite having lost both parents long ago. After being widowed when Nancy is only two years old, her mother Laura works hard night and day to support her young family. Their only relative is Laura's brother, and Uncle Ben is a favorite of the children with his story-telling ability and easy charm. However, his own life is dominated by alcoholism, and he finds it difficult to hold a job and be a responsible member of the community. When Laura suddenly passes away, the children beg Uncle Ben to take care of them. He wishes to do so, and fights to gain custody of his young niece and nephews, but his addiction is standing in the way of his fulfilling the role of a parent.
Who directed Uncle Ben?
Uncle Ben was directed by David Kent Jacobs.
Who stars in Uncle Ben?
The principal cast of Uncle Ben includes Keith M. Ungar, Sharon W. Allred, Rachel Jacobs, Jeanette Mortensen.
When was Uncle Ben released and how long is it?
Uncle Ben was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 27m.
Who composed the musical score for Uncle Ben?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Uncle Ben was composed by Merrill Jenson, Merrill B. Jenson.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Uncle Ben?
Uncle Ben holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).