Benji the Hunted (film) Benji, the dog, becomes lost in the mountains after a fishing accident and is forced to become involved with animals that are normally a dog’s mortal enemies, including a Kodiak bear, a black timber wolf, and a number of cougars. He aids some orphaned cougar cubs while trying to find his way back to civilization. Initial release in Dallas on June 5, 1987; general release on June 19, 1987. Directed by Joe Camp. An Embark Production in association with Mulberry Square Productions. 89 min. Filmed in Oregon and Washington. Released on video in 1988 and 1993. While there were other Benji motion pictures, this was the only one released by Disney.
