CinemaOSMovie · 1959 · 3h 32m · G
Ben-Hur

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In ancient Judea, a Jewish aristocrat opposing Roman occupation of his homeland reunites with his childhood friend, now a Roman commander — setting in motion a saga of betrayal, adventure, tragedy, revenge, and faith.

Directed byWilliam Wyler

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Status
Released
Runtime
3h 32m
Language
EN
Released
November 18, 1959
Budget
$15,000,000
Revenue
$164,000,000
Studios
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

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Trailers & teasers

3 videos
Fathom Events Spot

Fathom Events Spot

TCM 60th Anniversary Spot

TCM 60th Anniversary Spot

50th Anniversary Ultimate Collector's Edition Trailer

50th Anniversary Ultimate Collector's Edition Trailer

Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring
Charlton Heston

Charlton Heston

Judah Ben-Hur

Stephen Boyd

Stephen Boyd

Messala

Hugh Griffith

Hugh Griffith

Scheich Ildirim

Jack Hawkins

Jack Hawkins

Quintus Arrius

Haya Harareet

Haya Harareet

Esther

Martha Scott

Martha Scott

Miriam

Cathy O'Donnell

Cathy O'Donnell

Tirzah

Sam Jaffe

Sam Jaffe

Simonides

Finlay Currie

Finlay Currie

Balthasar

Frank Thring

Frank Thring

Pontius Pilatus

Creative team
Directed by
William Wyler
William Wyler
Written by
Karl Tunberg
Karl Tunberg
Produced by
Sam Zimbalist
Sam Zimbalist

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