Ben-Hur (1959)
11/18/1959 (US) • 3h 32m
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Overview
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.
Top Billed Cast
Judah Ben-Hur
Messala
Scheich Ildirim
Quintus Arrius
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Miriam
Tirzah
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Status
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Original Language
English
Budget
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Revenue
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Keywords
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based on novel or book
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