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Ben-Hur

“The entertainment experience of a lifetime!”

7.9 / 10 (3,277 votes)

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

Revenue $164,000,000

Trailers & Videos

50th Anniversary Ultimate Collector's Edition Trailer

Trailer

Chariot Race - Movie Clip

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Judah & Messala Reunite

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Fathom Events Spot

Teaser

Macedonian Pirates Attack the Roman Fleet - Movie Clip

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Condemned to the Galleys

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Macedonian Pirates Attack the Roman Fleet

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Chariot Race - Full Scene

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Full Movie Preview

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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

Featurette

TCM 60th Anniversary Spot

Teaser

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 Film Editing: 1960 Oscars

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Ben-Hur Wins Sound: 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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John Landis on BEN-HUR

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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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Production Studios

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Viewer's Choice

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Top Billed 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

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