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Feature film — 1959

Ben-Hur (1959)

7.93h 32mHistory — Drama — Adventure

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.

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A high-signal pick with 3,324 votes.

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

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Director: William Wyler

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Cast & crew

Charlton Heston as Judah Ben-Hur

Charlton Heston

Judah Ben-Hur

Stephen Boyd as Messala

Stephen Boyd

Messala

Hugh Griffith as Scheich Ildirim

Hugh Griffith

Scheich Ildirim

Jack Hawkins as Quintus Arrius

Jack Hawkins

Quintus Arrius

Haya Harareet as Esther

Haya Harareet

Esther

Martha Scott as Miriam

Martha Scott

Miriam

Cathy O'Donnell as Tirzah

Cathy O'Donnell

Tirzah

Sam Jaffe as Simonides

Sam Jaffe

Simonides

Finlay Currie as Balthasar

Finlay Currie

Balthasar

Frank Thring as Pontius Pilatus

Frank Thring

Pontius Pilatus

George Relph as Tiberius Caesar

George Relph

Tiberius Caesar

André Morell as Sextus

André Morell

Sextus

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