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Benjy (1951)

★ 6.2/10 10 min Documentary Unknown English
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Description

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.

Top Cast

Lee Aaker
Lee Aaker Benjy Miller
Neville Brand
Neville Brand Doctor
Helen Brown
Helen Brown Medical Social Worker
Henry Fonda
Henry Fonda Narrator (voice)
Louis Lettieri Dickie
Joseph Mell
Joseph Mell Psychologist
Frances Morris
Frances Morris Hospital Clerk
Marilee Phelps Mrs. Miller

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