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Ben-Hur

1959-11-18 · 212 min · ★ 7.9

History · 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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Directors
William Wyler
Production companies
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 15,000,000
Revenue
USD 164,000,000

Top Cast

Charlton HestonCharlton HestonJudah Ben-Hur
Stephen BoydStephen BoydMessala
Hugh GriffithHugh GriffithScheich Ildirim
Jack HawkinsJack HawkinsQuintus Arrius
Haya HarareetHaya HarareetEsther
Martha ScottMartha ScottMiriam
Cathy O'DonnellCathy O'DonnellTirzah
Sam JaffeSam JaffeSimonides
Finlay CurrieFinlay CurrieBalthasar
Frank ThringFrank ThringPontius Pilatus
George RelphGeorge RelphTiberius Caesar
André MorellAndré MorellSextus
Terence LongdonTerence LongdonDrusus
Ady BerberAdy BerberMalluch
Lando BuzzancaLando BuzzancaJewish Slave in the Desert (uncredited)
Giuliano GemmaGiuliano GemmaRoman Officer with Messala (uncredited)
Marina BertiMarina BertiFlavia (uncredited)
Robert BrownRobert BrownChief of Rowers (uncredited)
Liana Del BalzoLiana Del BalzoGuest at Banquet (uncredited)
Enzo FiermonteEnzo FiermonteGalley Officer (uncredited)

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