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Benji is the name of a ficticious dog who was the focus of several movies in the 1970s and 1980s. His character was a lovable mutt who had an uncanny knack for being in the right place at the right time, usually helping a person overcome a problem. Perhaps not as dashing as Lassie (another dog movie star), Benji was shown to have been just as smart.
The first movie, called Benji, was filmed in the Dallas, Texas area and was released in 1974. The last Benji movie was released in 1987, but a new movie is set to be released in 2004.
Benji is short for the name "Benjamin." Some boys who are named Benjamin go by the nickname "Benji" or "Benjy."Benji Movies
