Ben-Hur

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G,3hrs 32min

Genres:

Drama,Action

Released:

November 18, 1959

Director:

William Wyler

Distributor:

MGM

Starring:

Charlton Heston, Stephen Boyd, Jack Hawkins ... More

Synopsis: This 1959 version of Lew Wallace's best-selling novel, which had already seen screen versions in 1907 and 1926, went on to win 11 Academy Awards. Adapted by Karl Tunberg and a raft of uncredited writers including Gore Vidal and Maxwell Anderson, the film once more recounts the tale of Jewish prince Judah Ben-Hur (Charlton Heston), who lives in Judea with his family during the time that Jesus Christ was becoming known for his "radical" teachings. Ben-Hur's childhood friend Messala (Stephen Boyd) is ... Full Synopsis

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	Charlton Heston Judah Ben Hur Stephen Boyd Messala Jack Hawkins Quintus Arrius Haya Harareet Esther

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