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Aug 19, 2016 · By Jack Harrison. August 19, 2016 8:54am. Courtesy of Macmillan. On Nov. 18, 1959, MGM unspooled a 217-minute Charlton Heston film with an “unprecedented” $15 million budget. Ben-Hur, which...
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Judah Ben-Hur, a Jew in ancient Judea, is battling the Roman empire at the time of Christ. His actions send him and his family into slavery, but an inspirational encounter with Jesus changes everything. He finally meets his rival in a justly famous chariot race and rescues his suffering family.
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- William Wyler
1959 biblical epic has fierce blood-spilling, cruelty. Read Common Sense Media's Ben-Hur review, age rating, and parents guide.
- William Wyler
- Renee Schonfeld
- Charlton Heston, Stephen Boyd, Haya Hayareet
Sep 6, 2016 · The main difference between both versions of “Ben-Hur” is that while the 1959 film took its time with everything, the latest one always tries to get to the point as quickly as possible. My guess is that this was done with today’s more impatient audiences in mind.
Winner of 11 Academy Awards in 1959, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor, and Best Supporting Actor. 'Ben-Hur' remains one of the most inspirational, epic action spectacles ever made by a major Hollywood studio. It was a landmark achievement in grand peplum/biblical genre storytelling. Directed by William Wyler, the film tells the ...
Apr 15, 2012 · In Ben-Hur, they make an epic story. Story: Judah Ben-Hur is a rich Jewish aristocrat who lives in 1st century Jerusalem. He is reunited with his old friend, Messala, who is a Roman army general, when Messala is assigned to lead the garrison of the Roman army that is stationed in Jerusalem.
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The antagonizing journey of the main protagonist, incredible cast of thousands, elaborate set designs, and one of the greatest sequences in film history, Ben-Hur is one of the most...
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