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Ben-Hur is a 1959 American religious epic film directed by William Wyler, produced by Sam Zimbalist, and starring Charlton Heston as the title character. A remake of the 1925 silent film with a similar title, it was adapted from Lew Wallace's 1880 novel Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ.
A Jewish prince is betrayed by his Roman friend and becomes a slave, seeking revenge in 1st-century Jerusalem. IMDb provides cast and crew information, user and critic reviews, trivia, goofs, quotes, soundtracks, and more for this 11-time Oscar-winning film.
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- Adventure, Drama
- William Wyler
- 1959-11-18
An epic film based on Lew Wallace's novel about a Jewish prince who seeks revenge against his Roman friend and crosses paths with Jesus Christ. Watch the trailer, behind-the-scenes photos, and trivia on TCM.
- William Wyler
- Charlton Heston
Ben-Hur is a 2016 epic historical drama film directed by Timur Bekmambetov and written by Keith Clarke and John Ridley. It is the fifth film adaptation of the 1880 novel Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ by Lew Wallace following the 1907 silent short film , the 1925 silent film , the Academy Award -winning 1959 film and the 2003 animated film ; it ...
In 25 AD, Judah Ben-Hur, a Jew in ancient Judea, opposes the occupying Roman empire. Falsely accused by a Roman childhood friend-turned-overlord of trying to kill the Roman governor, he is put into slavery and his mother and sister are taken away as prisoners. Videos: Trailers, Teasers, Featurettes. Cast. Charlton Heston. Judah Ben-Hur.
- William Wyler
- G
- 22
May 10, 2024 · Ben-Hur, American dramatic film, released in 1959, that was arguably the best of Hollywood’s biblical epics. In addition to being a huge commercial success, it set a record for most Academy Award wins (11). The story traces the plight of Judah Ben-Hur (played by Charlton Heston), a young Jewish.
A classic epic film about a Jewish prince who is betrayed by a Roman friend and becomes a slave. Watch the trailer, read reviews, and learn more about the cast and crew of this historical drama.
