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Benjy

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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…

DirectorFred Zinnemann
WriterStewart Stern

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Cast · Directed by Fred Zinnemann

LALee Aaker
Lee Aaker
Benjy Miller
NBNeville Brand
Neville Brand
Doctor
HBHelen Brown
Helen Brown
Medical Social Worker
HFHenry Fonda
Henry Fonda
Narrator (voice)
LL
Louis Lettieri
Dickie
JMJoseph Mell
Joseph Mell
Psychologist
FMFrances Morris
Frances Morris
Hospital Clerk
MP
Marilee Phelps
Mrs. Miller
AWAdam Williams
Adam Williams
Mr. Miller

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Benjy hasn't started streaming in United States yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around February 19, 1951. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.