Benjy

Overview

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.

Key Crew

Top 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

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