Kenneth Tobey, born in 1917, was a prolific American actor whose career spanned over five decades. He is well-remembered for his roles in cult classics such as The Thing from Another World (1951), where he portrayed the courageous Captain Patrick Hendry, and The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms (1953), in which he faced off against a prehistoric monster. Tobey's ability to embody characters in science fiction and westerns, including his role in Gunfight at the O.K. Corral (1957), solidified his place in the genre's history, making him a notable figure in the realm of cult cinema.
Ben
A lonely boy named Danny Garrison befriends Ben, the leader of the colony of rats trained by the late Willard Stiles. Ben becomes the boy's best friend, protecting him from bullying and keeping his spirits up in the face of a severe heart condition. However, things gradually take a downward turn as Ben's colony becomes violent, resulting in several deaths. Eventually, the police destroy the rat colony with flame throwers, but Ben survives and makes his way back to Danny. Danny tends to the injured Ben, determined not to lose his friend.
