Duane Jonesscreen performanceDuane Jones plays Ben in Night of the Living Dead.
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Ben
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Ben in Night of the Living Dead (1968), played by Duane Jones.
Film guide · 1 film · 1968 · 1 performerTHE MOVIE
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Film guide · 1 film · 1968Main sequence runtime: 1h 36m
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1968 · 1h 36m
Portrayed by Duane Jones · screen performanceDuane Jones's portrayal of Ben in Night of the Living Dead gives viewers a spoiler-free way to understand this screen version of the character.
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Duane Jonesscreen performanceFILM AND PERFORMER CREDITS
Ben screen credits
Screen credits: Night of the Living Dead (1968) — Duane Jones as Ben.
WORDS THAT STAY WITH YOU
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“Now get the hell down in the cellar. You can be the boss down there, I'm boss up here!”
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