Talented mongrel Benji is separated from his trainer in a shipwreck and ends up stranded in the Canadian wilderness - where he becomes foster father to a litter of orphaned cougar cubs. However, a hungry timber wolf is also prowling in the area, and looks set to clash with the courageous dog. Disney adventure, starring Red Steagall, Frank Inn and Nancy Francis
Benji is the name of a dog who has been the focus of several movies from 1974 through the 2000s. It is also the title of the first film in the Benji franchise. The eponymous canine character is a small, lovable mixed-breed dog with an uncanny knack for being in the right place at the right time, usually to help someone overcome a problem. Joe Camp is the creator and director of the Benji films. The first dog to play Benji was a shelter dog named Higgins, trained by Frank Inn. Later, Higgins' offspring Benjean took over the role for a few films.
