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Benji’s Very Own Christmas Story (1978): Cast

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Benji’s Very Own Christmas Story is a 1978 short family film directed by Joe Camp, starring Benjean as Benji, Patsy Garrett and Ron Moody. It runs 25 minutes.

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Benji’s Very Own Christmas Story (1978) movie poster
Released
Runtime
25 min
Director
Joe Camp
Genre
Family
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Benji’s Very Own Christmas Story About?

The premise of Benji’s Very Own Christmas Story without spoilers.

During a publicity tour in Switzerland, Benji, his owner Cindy Smith, and their companion Patsy Garrett convince Kris Kringle that his true purpose on Christmas Eve is to deliver presents to every family who claims him as their own, spreading the spirit of giving worldwide.

Benji’s Very Own Christmas Story Themes & Keywords

· 20 tags
  • benji the dog character
  • christmas
  • 1970s
  • switzerland
  • animal character name in title
  • five word title
  • christmas eve
  • dog movie
  • animal
  • animal actor
  • sweden
  • quest
+8 more
  • north pole
  • mission
  • holiday
  • fantasy world
  • cross cultural relations
  • santa claus
  • dog actor
  • dog
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Cast & crew

Benji’s Very Own Christmas Story Cast & Characters

Benjean leads the cast as Benji, with Patsy Garrett and Ron Moody as Kris Kringle. Directed by Joe Camp; 7 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Benji’s Very Own Christmas Story

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From the director

More from Joe Camp

More films directed by Joe Camp, best-rated first: Benji the Hunted, For the Love of Benji, Oh Heavenly Dog and Hawmps!.

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Details

Benji’s Very Own Christmas Story Also Known As

5 alternative titles, including “Benji's eigen Kerstverhaal” and “Benji - Historia swiateczna”.

Also known as
  • Benji's eigen Kerstverhaal
  • Benji - Historia swiateczna
  • 本吉的圣诞故事
  • Benji - Historia świąteczna
  • Le Noël de Benji

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FAQ

Benji’s Very Own Christmas Story FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Benji’s Very Own Christmas Story, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Benji’s Very Own Christmas Story?

Benji’s Very Own Christmas Story runs 25 minutes.

When was Benji’s Very Own Christmas Story released?

Benji’s Very Own Christmas Story was released on December 7, 1978.

Who directed Benji’s Very Own Christmas Story?

Benji’s Very Own Christmas Story was directed by Joe Camp.

More films by Joe Camp

Who is in the cast of Benji’s Very Own Christmas Story?

Benji’s Very Own Christmas Story stars Benjean as Benji, Patsy Garrett and Ron Moody as Kris Kringle, among 7 credited actors.

Does Benji’s Very Own Christmas Story have a post-credit scene?

No. Benji’s Very Own Christmas Story has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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