| Ben | |
|---|---|
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| 1 Nomination | |
| Year | 1972 |
| Director | Phil Karson |
| Writer | Gilbert Ralston |
| Starring | Lee Montgomery, Joseph Campanella, Arthur O'Connell, Meredith Baxter |
| 45th Academy Awards | |
Ben is a 1972 horror film about a young boy and his pet rat, Ben. The film is a sequel to the 1971 film Willard. Directed by Phil Karson and starring Lee Montgomery, Meridith Baxter and Rosemary Murphy. The film is known for its sentimental theme song performed by Michael Jackson.
Nominations
- Best Original Song — Ben by Walter Scharf, Don Black
Plot[]
A lonely boy named Danny Garrison befriends Ben, the rat leader of the swarm of trained/telepathic rats found in Willard. Ben becomes the boy's best friend, protecting him from bullying and keeping his spirits up in the face of a heart condition. However, things gradually take a downward turn as Ben's swarm becomes violent, resulting in several deaths. Eventually, the police destroy the rat colony with flame throwers, but Ben survives and makes his way back to Danny. The film closes with Danny, tending to the injured Ben, determined not to lose his friend.
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