
Ben-Hur
78.77%
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November 18, 1959
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History, Drama, Adventure, Action
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.
Featured Crew
William Wyler
Director
Karl Tunberg
Screenplay
Sam Zimbalist
Producer
Cast

Charlton Heston
Judah Ben-Hur

Stephen Boyd
Messala

Hugh Griffith
Scheich Ildirim

Jack Hawkins
Quintus Arrius

Haya Harareet
Esther