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Ben: Diary of a Heroin Addict (2008): Cast

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Ben: Diary of a Heroin Addict is a 2008 documentary directed by Olly Lambert, starring Ben Rogers. It runs 43 minutes.

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Ben: Diary of a Heroin Addict (2008) movie poster
Released
Runtime
43 min
Director
Olly Lambert
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Ben: Diary of a Heroin Addict About?

The premise of Ben: Diary of a Heroin Addict without spoilers.

Ben Rogers grew up in a loving middle‑class family, enjoyed music and cricket. In his teens he began drinking, used cannabis and drugs, and by 21 was addicted to heroin. Over 13 years they endured detoxes, rehab and cold‑turkey attempts. In his final two years he filmed a video diary, talking to a puppet, until a brain haemorrhage killed him at 34.

Ben: Diary of a Heroin Addict Themes & Keywords

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  • video camera
  • autobiography
  • diary
  • addict
  • heroin
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Cast & crew

Ben: Diary of a Heroin Addict Cast

Ben Rogers stars in Ben: Diary of a Heroin Addict. Directed by Olly Lambert.

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One more film directed by Olly Lambert: One Day in Gaza.

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Ben: Diary of a Heroin Addict FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Ben: Diary of a Heroin Addict, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Ben: Diary of a Heroin Addict?

Ben: Diary of a Heroin Addict runs 43 minutes.

When was Ben: Diary of a Heroin Addict released?

Ben: Diary of a Heroin Addict was released on December 1, 2008.

Who directed Ben: Diary of a Heroin Addict?

Ben: Diary of a Heroin Addict was directed by Olly Lambert.

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Who is in the cast of Ben: Diary of a Heroin Addict?

Ben: Diary of a Heroin Addict stars Ben Rogers.

Does Ben: Diary of a Heroin Addict have a post-credit scene?

No. Ben: Diary of a Heroin Addict has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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