Ben
“Where 'WILLARD' ended... Ben begins. And this time, he's not alone!”
Synopsis
A lonely boy becomes good friends with Ben, a rat. This rat is also the leader of a pack of vicious killer rats, killing lots of people.
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Ben (1972) - Official Trailer (HD)Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-05-02
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Lee Montgomery
Danny
Joseph Campanella
Cliff Kirtland
Arthur O'Connell
Bill Hatfield
Rosemary Murphy
Beth Garrison
Meredith Baxter
Eve Garrison
Kaz Garas
Joe Greer
Paul Carr
Kelly
Richard Van Vleet
Reade
Kenneth Tobey
Engineer
James Luisi
Ed
Lee Paul
Careu
Norman Alden
Policeman
Scott Garrett
Henry Gray
Arlen Stuart
Mrs. Gray
Ric Drasin
George
Frank Farmer
Police Officer (uncredited)
Bob Harks
Observer on Sidewalk (uncredited)
Bern Hoffman
Truck Driver (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 23, 1972
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 9, 1990
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Phil Karlson
- Screenplay & Story
- Stephen Gilbert, Gilbert Ralston
- Original Score
- Walter Scharf
- Original Title
- Ben
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- Bing Crosby Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Phil Karlson
Stephen Gilbert, Gilbert Ralston
Walter Scharf
Russell Metty
Harry Gerstad
Mort Briskin, Charles A. Pratt, Bing Crosby
Department Leadership Roster
Phil Karlson
Director
Mort Briskin
Producer
Ray Harp
Costume Design
Russell Metty
Director of Photography
Walter Scharf
Original Music Composer
Harry Gerstad
Editor
Gilbert Ralston
Writer
Mina Mittelman
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ben
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Ben about?
A lonely boy becomes good friends with Ben, a rat. This rat is also the leader of a pack of vicious killer rats, killing lots of people.
Who directed Ben?
Ben was directed by Phil Karlson.
Who stars in Ben?
The principal cast of Ben includes Lee Montgomery, Joseph Campanella, Arthur O'Connell, Rosemary Murphy, Meredith Baxter.
When was Ben released and how long is it?
Ben was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for Ben?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Ben was composed by Walter Scharf.
Is Ben based on a book or true story?
Ben is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Stephen Gilbert".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Ben?
Ben holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).