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Ben-Hur

Name: Ben-Hur
Genre: History, Drama, Adventure
Released: 1959-11-18
Duration: 212 min
Rating: 7.9

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Overview

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 November 18, 1959

Runtime 212 min

Genres History, Drama, Adventure

Status Released

Budget $15,000,000

Box Office $164,000,000

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Macedonian Pirates Attack the Roman Fleet

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TCM's Ben Mankiewicz Announces BEN HUR for AFI Movie Club

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Charlton Heston & Martin Scorsese on BEN HUR

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The Diary of Anne Frank and Ben-Hur Win Cinematography: 1960 Oscars

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The Diary of Anne Frank and Ben-Hur winning Art Direction: 1960 Oscars

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Ben-Hur Wins Special Effects: 1960 Oscars

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Some Like It Hot and Ben-Hur Win Costume Design: 1960 Oscars

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Porgy and Bess and Ben-Hur Win Music Awards: 1960 Oscars

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Hugh Griffith Wins Supporting Actor: 1960 Oscars

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Ben-Hur and William Wyler Win Best Picture and Directing: 1960 Oscars

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Charlton Heston Wins Best Actor: 1960 Oscars

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