For the Love of Benji (1977) | Streaming Guide & Showtimes
For the Love of Benji (1977) — Benji gets lost after a flight overseas and becomes a stray in Athens, Greece.
For the Love of Benji (1977) Storyline
Benji gets lost after a flight overseas and becomes a stray in Athens, Greece. He then tries everyday to reunite with his family while mysterious people pursue him, in a race to get a code which was secretly tattooed on his paw at the airport. But who are the bad guys and who are the agents that can be trusted? Will Benji and his kids and their nanny ever get to enjoy their vacation?
Full Cast & Crew
- Benjean as Benji
- Patsy Garrett as Mary
- Cynthia Smith as Cindy
- Allen Fiuzat as Paul
- Ed Nelson as Chandler Dietrich
- Art Vasil as Stelios
- Peter Bowles as Ronald
- Bridget Armstrong as Elizabeth
- Dean Goss as Man in Line
- Tony Alatis as Greek Paging Man
- Kostas Kleftogiannis as Airline Representative - Crete
- Michalis Lambrinos as Man in Baggage Room
- Giorgos Tzifos as Sausage Shop Owner
- Giannis Kondoulis as Sausage Shop Customer
- Yannis Totsikas as Butcher
Why Watch For the Love of Benji?
The Vibe: For the Love of Benji is a captivating and well-crafted family movie from 1977. Directed by Joe Camp, and starring Benjean, Patsy Garrett, Cynthia Smith Benji gets lost after a flight overseas and becomes a stray in Athens, Greece.
Fan Reception: While holding a polarized score of 5.7/10, For the Love of Benji retains a dedicated audience who appreciate its unique premise and stylistic choices.
Time Investment: At a brisk 1h 25m, it's a tight, efficient movie that respects your time while delivering maximum impact.
Who Should Watch It: Highly recommended for general audiences and genre enthusiasts. If you enjoy movies, For the Love of Benji deserves a spot on your watchlist.
Movie Details & Production
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