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Ben-Hur. The chariot race required 15,000 extras on a set constructed on 18 acres of backlot at Cinecitta Studios outside Rome. Tour buses visited the set every hour. Eighteen chariots were built, with half being used for practice. The race took five weeks to film. Helpful • 469 6.
May 19, 2024 · Table of Contents. The film “Ben-Hur” was released in 1959 and is considered one of the greatest films of all time. “Ben-Hur” is an epic historical drama film directed by William Wyler, produced by Sam Zimbalist, and based on the 1880 novel “Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ” by General Lew Wallace.
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Ben Hur Trivia Quizzes. The 1959 film 'Ben Hur', starring Charlton Heston as an ancient Jewish hero in a Roman world, won an astounding 11 Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Director and Best Actor. 7 Ben Hur quizzes and 75 Ben Hur trivia questions . 1.
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- Which of these historical figures did NOT appear in the film? Hint. Balthasar. Pontius Pilate. Tiberius. Julius Caesar. NEXT>
- What actress played Esther? Hint. Marina Bertl. Martha Scott. Haya Harareet. Cathy O'Donnell. NEXT>
- What did Sheik Ilderim name his horses after? Hint. Planets. Stars. Mythological gods. Desert. NEXT>
- How many chariots were in the race? Hint 9 11 12 8 NEXT>
Aug 18, 2016 · Gary Susman. August 18, 2016 - 13 min read. The new "Ben-Hur" (opening August 19) has mighty big sandals to fill. After all, the beloved 1959 version starring Charlton Heston as the title...
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Ben-Hur (1959) - Most films, as with theatrical plays, are broken up into three major acts. "Ben-Hur" is no exception. At the end of the first act Judah and his family are arrested and their idyllic lives are changed forever. At the end of the second act Judah has returned to Rome as the son of a consul.
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