

Ben-Hur (1959)
7.889 ?
Nov 18, 1959
History, Drama, Adventure, Action
3h 32m
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.
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.

Charlton Heston
Judah Ben-Hur

Stephen Boyd
Messala

Hugh Griffith
Scheich Ildirim

Jack Hawkins
Quintus Arrius

Haya Harareet
Esther

Martha Scott
Miriam

Cathy O'Donnell
Tirzah

Sam Jaffe
Simonides