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Ben-Hur

The entertainment experience of a lifetime!

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.

Release Date

1959-11-18

Year

1959

Duration

3h 32m

Status

Released

Score

7.88

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Cast

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