Ben (1972)
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57% of critics liked it
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52% of users liked it
(531 ratings)
This sequel to the rampaging-rodent chiller Willard stars Lee H. Montgomery as young Danny Garrison, a neglected kid who finds a new little friend in Ben -- an intelligent rat whose furry minions managed to slaughter most of the cast of the previous film. Proving that one can't teach an old rat… More This sequel to the rampaging-rodent chiller Willard stars Lee H. Montgomery as young Danny Garrison, a neglected kid who finds a new little friend in Ben -- an intelligent rat whose furry minions managed to slaughter most of the cast of the previous film. Proving that one can't teach an old rat new tricks -- just variations on the old ones -- Ben displays his affection for Danny by directing his posse to off anyone who torments him... in the sweetest possible way, of course, since this is a PG-rated endeavor. This film's reputation was secured primarily by the inclusion of Michael Jackson's saccharine title tune, which seems to resonate more profoundly when regarded as a love song for a big greasy rat. ~ Cavett Binion, Rovi
- Directed By
- Phil Karlson
- Genres
- Mystery & Suspense, Horror
PG,
- In Theaters
- Jun 23, 1972 Wide
Critic Reviews
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Luke Y. Thompson, New Times
A really odd mix of killer rat flick and Disney-esque kiddie movie. Too weird to utterly dismiss.
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Scott Weinberg, eFilmCritic.com
One of the "better" rat attack flicks, if that's a worthwhile distinction.
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Cast
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Lee Montgomery
as Danny Garrison
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Joseph Campanella
as Cliff Kirtland
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Arthur O'Connell
as Bill Hatfield
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Rosemary Murphy
as Beth Garrison
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Kaz Garas
as Joe Greer
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Norman Alden
as Policeman
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Paul Carr
as Kelly
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Richard Drasin
as George
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Scott Garrett
as Henry Gary
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James Luisi
as Ed
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Lee Paul
as Careu
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Arlen Stuart
as Mrs. Gray
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Kenneth Tobey
as Engineer
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Richard Van Fleet
as Reade
