Bennie the Howl (1926): cast, story & where to watch
1926 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1926, Bennie the Howl is a drama film directed by Vladimir Vilner, running about 81 minutes.
What it’s about. The seamy Jewish underworld of Odesa is the setting for Isaac Babel's story based on the life of gangster king Mishka Yaponchik "Mike the Jap" Vinnitsky. Murder is a way of life for Benya and his gang until he finds himself ensnared in a Bolshevik trap.
Who’s in it. Bennie the Howl stars Matviy Lyarov as Mendel Krik, Yury Shumsky as Benya Krik - Mendel's son, Nikolai Nademsky as Kol'ka Pakovski and Ivan Zamychkovskyi as Gleczik - the policeman, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Bennie the Howl has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bennie the Howl page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bennie the Howl tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bennie the Howl (1926)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Bennie the Howl change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Bennie the Howl worth watching?
- Bennie the Howl holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Bennie the Howl?
- Bennie the Howl stars Matviy Lyarov, Yury Shumsky, Nikolai Nademsky, Ivan Zamychkovskyi and Serhii Minin.
- When was Bennie the Howl released?
- Bennie the Howl was released in 1926, with a runtime of about 81 minutes.