Benjy (1951)
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.
Director: Fred Zinnemann
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 10 min
Release Date: January 1, 1951
Cast
- Lee Aaker - Benjy Miller
- Neville Brand - Doctor
- Helen Brown - Medical Social Worker
- Henry Fonda - Narrator (voice)
- Louis Lettieri - Dickie
- Joseph Mell - Psychologist
- Frances Morris - Hospital Clerk
- Marilee Phelps - Mrs. Miller
- Adam Williams - Mr. Miller
Screenplay
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Fred Zinnemann
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Benjy about?
- 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.
- Who directed Benjy?
- Benjy was directed by Fred Zinnemann.
- Who stars in Benjy?
- Benjy stars Lee Aaker, Neville Brand, Helen Brown, Henry Fonda, Louis Lettieri, Joseph Mell.
- How long is Benjy?
- Benjy has a runtime of 10m (10 minutes).
- What genre is Benjy?
- Benjy is a Documentary film.