Ben 1972 DVD (Region 1 - Playable in North America - The US, Canada, Mexico, etc.) Color. New, Lower price. Starring: Lee Montgomery, Joseph Campanella, Arthur O'Connell, Meredith Baxter, Rosemary Murphy, Paul Carr, and Kaz Garas. Written by Stephen Gilbert and Gilbert Ralston. Directed by Phil Karlson. A lonely boy named Danny Garrison (Lee Montgomery) befriends Ben, the rat leader of the swarm of rats that had been trained by Willard Stiles (Bruce Davison). Ben becomes the boy's best friend, protecting him from bullying and keeping his spirits up in the face of a heart condition. However, things gradually take a downward turn as Ben's swarm becomes violent, resulting in several deaths Sequel to Willard - also available on DVD from the Vermont Movie Store! "Ben's Song" is sung by Michael Jackson during the final scene and end credits
