Benny and Joon
post #2156 by Antje on December 30th, 2009 and last updated May 18, 2011
Overview
Year: 1993
Directed by: Jeremiah S. Chechik
Written by: Barry Berman, Lesley McNeil
Music by: Rachel Portman, Charlie Reid, Craig Reid
Johnny Depp playing: Sam
Runtime: 98 min.
Release Date: April 16th, 1993
IMDB – official site
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Plot Summary
This feel good, yet moving film follows the lives of Benny and his mentally ill sister Joon,who tends to be a bit of a handful. Benny, who is in constant battle to keep his sister at home and out of a psychiatric ward, struggles to keep her under control, is constantly having to hire new home-nurses who will not stay due to Joon’s unmanageable nature. The tables turn, however, when after loosing a certain game, Joon brings home the odd cousin of Benny’s workmate, against Benny’s will. Known only as Sam, Benny appoints him as Joon’s temporary house maid, while he looks for another nurse. Fortunately for Benny, though, Sam’s eccentricities strikes a chord with Joon as she and the viewer observe his unusual habits, including his dress and cooking techniques, reminding us of the creative genius and subtle hero in film legends Chaplin and Keaton.
by Alexa
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Benny and Joon Cafe in flames
post #12402 by Martina on September 26th, 2011 in Benny and Joon
We’re sorry to hear, that on Sept. 24th the Ferguson’s Cafe in Spokane, WA was in flames, leaving the owners at a total loss. The Cafe was one of the main sets of the film Benny and Joon and resided in the Garland District since the 1940′s. Thanks to Amia for the info, read more … more »
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Movie Script
post #818 by Martina on November 25th, 2006 in Benny and Joon, Dead Man, Finding Neverland, From Hell, Movies, Nick of Time, Once upon a time in Mexico, The Astronaut's Wife, The Libertine
I’ ve uploaded some new scripts of the movies The Astronaut’s wife, Benny &Joon, Dead Man, Finding Neverland, From Hell, Nick of Time, Once upon a time in Mexico and The Libertine.You can find all here The transcript written by and used with the courtesey of Angela Sugden. Thanx. -Sarfania – News staffer – We … more »
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New Screencaps
post #744 by Martina on August 18th, 2006 in Benny and Joon, Galleries Updates
Through Conny’s and In-too-Depp’s help jdorg got some new screencap sites: Screencaps from the Benny and Joon Extras (costume testing, stunts, deleted scenes) and Extras from the Gilbert Grape RC1 DVD have been added.
