Benny & Joon (1993)
A mentally ill young woman finds her love in an eccentric man who models himself after Buster Keaton.
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Eric -
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Randy Burch -
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Waldo
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Director:
Jeremiah S. ChechikWriters:
Barry Berman (story), Lesley McNeil (story), Barry Berman (screenplay)All Cast & Crew
Awards
4 nominations.Reviews & Commentary
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Although the song "I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)" by The Proclaimers was known to American audiences, including airplay on Mtv, this movie, and a modified music video, propelled the song to number 3 in the U.S. almost 5 years after its initial release.
Quotes
Randy Burch:
So we're planning our next vacation, right? I want Australia, she wants Italy. I like snorkeling, she likes garlic. All of a sudden, out of nowhere, she says to me: Do I need her? Jesus, Benny. What kind of a question is that? I mean, "need?" What ...
Goofs
During the meal at the beginning of the film Joon sits at the table with her knee at the level of her chin. The skirt changes layout between shots, covering and uncovering the knee.
Soundtracks
HAVE A LITTLE FAITH IN MEWritten and Performed by John Hiatt
Courtesy of A&M Records, Inc.
Storyline
Plot Summary
Genres
Comedy | Drama | RomanceDetails
Release Date:
16 April 1993Language
English
Country of Origin
USAFilming Locations
301 N Cedar Street, Spokane, Washington, USABox Office
Opening Weekend USA:
$3,285,063 18 April 1993
Gross USA:
$23,261,580
Cumulative Worldwide Gross:
$23,261,580
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