Used Innocence 35 years old

Using experimental narrative structure as his vehicle, Benning recreates the sensationalized and controversial circumstances surrounding Lorencia Bembenek, aka "Bambi", former "Playboy bunny" turned cop, turned accused and convicted killer who disappeared after a daring escape from prison. The film shows the evolution of Benning's and Bembenek's relationship presented through their actual letters read in voice over which depict the filmmaker's curiosity with the subject as it evolves from intrigue to a love obsession.

Credits

Used Innocence Cast

Name Character
Ron Vawter He was 40, 45 years old when he died as Donald Eisenberg
Jan Miner She was 71, 86 years old when she died as Laurie Bembenek
James Benning He was 46, now 81 years old as (voice)
Michael Weber She was 23, 32 years old when she died as Investigator
Kevin Henderson He was 25, now 60 years old as Sean Schultz

Used Innocence Crew

Name Department
James Benning as Director. He was 46 (now 81) years old Directing
James Benning as Writer. He was 46 (now 81) years old Writing
Used Innocence (35 years)

  • Release day: Sunday, January 01, 1989
  • Runtime: 95 minutes