Judah Ben-Hur
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Ben-Hur is a 1959 American religious epic film [1] 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.
Plot. Jewish prince Judah Ben-Hur and his adopted Roman brother Messala are best friends despite their different origins. After Judah's mother resists Messala's interest in her daughter Tirzah, Messala enlists in the Roman army and achieves glory. Ben-Hur eventually marries his slave Esther after Messala leaves.
Ben-Hur is a 1959 adventure drama film based on Lew Wallace's novel, starring Charlton Heston as a Jewish prince who seeks revenge on his Roman friend. The film won 11 Oscars and features a famous chariot race and a cameo by Jesus Christ.
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- Adventure, Drama
- William Wyler
- 1959-11-18
Aug 19, 2016 · Judah Ben-Hur, a Jewish prince, seeks revenge against his Roman brother after being falsely accused of treason. IMDb provides cast and crew information, user and critic reviews, trivia, goofs, quotes, soundtracks and more for this action adventure drama film.
- (47K)
- Action, Adventure, Drama
- Timur Bekmambetov
- 2016-08-19
Mar 16, 2016 · Watch the movie trailer for BEN-HUR! Coming to theatres August 19th, 2016. BEN-HUR is the epic story of Judah Ben-Hur (Jack Huston), a prince falsely accused of treason by his adopted...
- 3 min
- 7.7M
- Paramount Pictures
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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- History, Drama, Adventure
- G
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 about the cast and crew of this historical drama.
