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Benny's Video
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Title: Benny's Video

Release Date: 20 Oct 1992

Runtime: 1h 50m

Genre: Crime, Drama

Director: Wega Film

Production Companies: Wega Film

Overview: A 14-year-old video enthusiast obsessed with violent films decides to make one of his own and show it to his parents, with tragic results.

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Ratings

Average Vote: 6.9 (352 votes)

Cast

  • Benny: Arno Frisch
  • Anna, Benny's Mother: Angela Winkler
  • Georg, Benny's Father: Ulrich Mühe
  • Girl: Ingrid Stassner
  • Evi, Benny's Sister: Stephanie Brehme
  • Ricci: Stefan Polasek
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