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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 .
Ben-Hur is the third summer 2016 tentpole from Paramount Pictures, following Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows (3 June) and Star Trek Beyond (22 July). It was the last big-budget release of the summer movie season. Ben-Hur was released in Malaysia on 15 September 2016.
Charlton Heston stars as a Jewish prince who seeks revenge against his Roman friend in 1st-century Jerusalem. The film won 11 Oscars and features a spectacular chariot race, a leper colony, and a cameo by Jesus.
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- 1959-11-18
Aug 19, 2016 · Judah Ben-Hur, a Jewish prince, seeks revenge against his adopted Roman brother, an officer in the Roman army, in this remake of the classic novel and film. IMDb provides cast and crew information, user and critic reviews, trivia, goofs, quotes, soundtracks and more for this PG-13 rated movie.
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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 prince from an influential family. As the film opens, he is reunited with his boyhood friend Messala (Stephen Boyd), who is now a Roman tribune exerting great control over Jerusalem. The two men enjoy reliving old times, but when Messala asks Ben-Hur to help stem the increasing number of protests by Jews against Roman rule, Ben-Hur declines. The resulting rift boils over when an accident leads to Ben-Hur’s being accused of trying to kill a Roman official. Although Messala knows that Ben-Hur is innocent, he allows him to be convicted of the crime; Ben-Hur’s mother and sister are imprisoned. Ben-Hur is made a slave on a Roman galley, and during a fierce battle, his ship sinks. He manages to save a high-ranking Roman official, Quintus Arrius (Jack Hawkins), who shows his gratitude by adopting him. Ben-Hur begins competing in deadly chariot races, and he gains fame for his courage and skill. During this time, he searches for his mother and sister and is told that they are dead. Seeking revenge, Ben-Hur agrees to face Messala in a chariot race. The contest is particularly grueling, but Ben-Hur emerges victorious. Messala, however, is mortally wounded, and with his dying words, he informs Ben-Hur that his beloved mother and sister are actually in a leper colony. During his quest to save his family, Ben-Hur, who has found Jesus Christ to be an inspiration in his life, witnesses the crucifixion. Soon thereafter, both his mother and sister are cured of leprosy.
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•Studio: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
•Director: William Wyler
•Producer: Sam Zimbalist
•Writer: Karl Tunberg
•Music: Miklós Rózsa
•Running time: 212 minutes
•Charlton Heston (Judah Ben-Hur)
•Jack Hawkins (Quintus Arrius)
•Haya Harareet (Esther)
•Stephen Boyd (Messala)
•Picture*
•Director*
•Lead actor (Charlton Heston)*
•Supporting actor (Hugh Griffith)*
•Special Effects*
•Costume design (colour)*
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Feb 7, 2014 · Ben-Hur (1959) Official Blu-Ray Trailer - Charlton Heston, Jack Hawkins, Stephen Boyd Movie HDSubscribe to CLASSIC TRAILERS: http://bit.ly/1u43jDeSubscribe t...
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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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