Ben-Hur (1959)

11/18/1959 (US) • 3h 42m

History, Drama, Adventure, Action

The entertainment experience of a lifetime!

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

Charlton Heston

Judah Ben-Hur

Hugh Griffith

Scheich Ildirim

Jack Hawkins

Quintus Arrius

Sam Jaffe

Simonides

Finlay Currie

Balthasar


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

$15,000,000.00

Revenue

$164,000,000.00

Keywords

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