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Storyline

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.

Released

1959-11-18
Revenue

$164,000,000
Budget

$15,000,000
Runtime

3hr 42m
Genre

History, Drama, Adventure, Action
Status

Released
Language

English
8.1
Production

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Crew

William Wyler

Director

Karl Tunberg

Screenplay

Sam Zimbalist

Producer

Keywords:

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Cast

Charlton Heston

Judah Ben-Hur

Stephen Boyd

Messala

Hugh Griffith

Scheich Ildirim

Jack Hawkins

Quintus Arrius

Haya Harareet

Esther

Martha Scott

Miriam

Cathy O'Donnell

Tirzah

Sam Jaffe

Simonides

Finlay Currie

Balthasar

Frank Thring

Pontius Pilatus

George Relph

Tiberius Caesar

André Morell

Sextus

Terence Longdon

Drusus

Ady Berber

Malluch

Lando Buzzanca

Jewish Slave in the Desert (uncredited)

Giuliano Gemma

Roman Officer with Messala (uncredited)

Marina Berti

Flavia (uncredited)

Robert Brown

Chief of Rowers (uncredited)

Liana Del Balzo

Guest at Banquet (uncredited)

Enzo Fiermonte

Galley Officer (uncredited)

Richard Hale

Gaspar (uncredited)

Duncan Lamont

Marius (uncredited)

John Le Mesurier

Doctor (uncredited)

Ferdy Mayne

Captain of Rescue Ship (uncredited)

May McAvoy

Woman in crowd (uncredited)

Aldo Silvani

Man in Nazareth (uncredited)

Ralph Truman

Aide to Tiberius (uncredited)

Claude Heater

Christ

Joe Canutt

Sportsman (uncredited)

Richard Coleman

Metellus (uncredited)

Antonio Corevi

Senator (uncredited)

David Davies

Quaestor (uncredited)

Mino Doro

Gratus (uncredited)

Michael Dugan

Seaman (uncredited)

Franco Fantasia

Roman Soldier Who Brings Crown to Gratus (uncredited)

José Greci

Mary (uncredited)

John Horsley

Spintho (uncredited)

Howard Lang

Hortator (uncredited)

Stevenson Lang

Blind Man (uncredited)

Tutte Lemkow

Leper (uncredited)

Cliff Lyons

The Lubian (uncredited)

Tiberio Mitri

Roman at Bath (uncredited)

Remington Olmsted

Decurian (uncredited)

Laurence Payne

Joseph (uncredited)

Aldo Pini

Bad Thief on Cross (uncredited)

Diego Pozzetto

Villager (uncredited)

Stella Rho

Amrah (uncredited)

Edwin Richfield

Supplier to Leper Colony (uncredited)

Hector Ross

Officer (uncredited)

Maxwell Shaw

Rower No. 43 (uncredited)

Gianni Solaro

Galley Officer (uncredited)

Pietro Tordi

Pilate's Servant (uncredited)

Raimondo Van Riel

Old Man (uncredited)

Dervis Ward

Jailer (uncredited)

Joe Yrigoyen

The Egyptian - Chariot Racer (uncredited)

Nazzareno Zamperla

Roman Soldier with a Bow on Galley (uncredited)

Jerry Brown

The Corinthian (uncredited)

Eddie Jauregui

The Athenian (uncredited)

Gianni Di Segni

Galley Guard on Ship (uncredited)

Armando Fracassi

Arab (uncredited)

Osiride Pevarello

(uncredited)

Renzo Pevarello

(uncredited)

Amerigo Santarelli

Rower (uncredited)

Artemio Antonini

Galley Guard on Ship (uncredited)

Aldo Cecconi

Galley Guard on Ship (uncredited)

Mario Meniconi

Crucifixion March Guard (uncredited)

Terzo Monachesi

Nobleman at the Chariot Race (uncredited)

Giorgio Ubaldi

Rower (uncredited)

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Reviews for Ben-Hur

A Review by John Chard 10

Written by John Chard on 2018-12-24

Majestic in scope and story telling. The truth is, is that Ben-Hur deserved every award that was showered upon it. It's a titanic film bo... read more

Majestic in scope and story telling. The truth is, is that Ben-Hur deserved every award that was showered upon it. It's a titanic film both in structure and scope. It doesn't need me to go over old ground about how much the film cost to make, the number of extras, the number of sets and etc, it's now folklore that this film could have bankrupted MGM such was the investment, but they needn't have worried since the film went on to make 40 million and still counting. Every cent spent was worth it because it's a magnificent film, the kind that you can get swept away with, the minute the overture starts you feel little tingles as the hairs on your arms stand up on end, you are aware that for over three hours director William Wyler and lead actor Charlton Heston are going to own you. The story centres around Judah Ben-Hur (Heston) who through his staunch loyalty to the Jewish race falls out with his dear Roman friend Messala (Stephen Boyd). He is dispatched to be a slave in the galleys and swears revenge on Messala. After pirates attack the ship he is slaved on, he manages to escape and in the process he saves Roman Admiral Quintus Arrius (Jack Hawkins) and this sets Juda on his destiny to enact revenge on his old friend as Quintus makes him a citizen of Rome. It sounds so simple yet it's a story of the highest order because crucial to the film's core strength is Judah's encounters with Christ, and it's only during the harsh and upsetting final reel that we realise the whole point of the film. There's also strong themes involving family love and loyalty, friendships formed or broken under race and creed banners, and of course religious beliefs and all that comes with that kettle of fish... It's epic, it's simply beautiful, it's actually essential viewing for any serious cinema fan, the film's set pieces are still wondrous even today. You will marvel at the chariot race (a stunning 20 minutes long), you will hoist the flag during the pirate attack, and if you have the emotion in you? You will be hit with sombre silence as Christ is crucified. Come the closing music I personally feel like clapping such is the appreciation I have for this truly wonderful film, if you haven't seen it then make a point of doing so because everything that is great about cinema is right here. 10/10

A Review by sykobanana 10

Written by sykobanana on 2021-04-24

What can be said about this film that hasnt already been said? I could (justly) use every superlative known and it still does not cover j... read more

A Review by Geronimo1967 7

Written by Geronimo1967 on 2024-06-01

It will probably be remembered for it's chariot race long after all of the rest of it has faded away, but this is more than just that. It is... read more

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A Review by John Chard

A Review by John Chard 10

Written by John Chard on 2018-12-24

A Review by sykobanana 10

Written by sykobanana on 2021-04-24

What can be said about this film that hasnt already been said? I could (justly) use every superlative known and it still does not cover just how amazing this film is. It is the essence of EPIC (an...

A Review by Geronimo1967 7

Written by Geronimo1967 on 2024-06-01

It will probably be remembered for it's chariot race long after all of the rest of it has faded away, but this is more than just that. It is a story about friendship, religion, power and opportunity -...