Ben Hur (1959)

Director

William Wyler

Classification

PG

Genres

Drama

DVD Relese Date

1959

Description

After his boyhood friend Messala's fanatic loyalty to Rome makes him a powerful enemy, Judah Ben-Hur is found guilty of an attempted murder he did not commit. His family is banished and he is enslaved on a warship. Through his ferocity in a raging sea battle, he is able to escape and become a horse trainer. To exact his revenge, Ben-Hur decides to compete against Messala in the Roman chariot races. They race, locked in a battle to the death. Barely surviving, Ben-Hur forsakes the sword for Christ and finally finds redemption. Winner of a record 11 Academy Award, including Best Picture and Actor (Charlton Heston).

Cast

Hugh Griffith, Stephen Boyd, Jack Hawkins, Charlton Heston

Fun Film Info

Academy Award - Best Actor Academy Award - Best Cinematography Academy Award - Best Costume Design Academy Award - Best Dance Direction Academy Award - Best Director Academy Award - Best Editing Academy Award - Best Picture Academy Award - Best Score Academy Award - Best Sound Academy Award - Best Special Effects Academy Award - Best Supporting Actor

Quotes

"A rich and glowing drama that transcends the bounds of spectacle!" - The New York Times, Bosley Crowther

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