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Ben-Hur

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1959★ 7.9 · 3.2K3h 32mHistoryDramaAdventure

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.

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Cast

Charlton Heston
as Judah Ben-Hur

Jack Hawkins
as Quintus Arrius

Sam Jaffe
as Simonides

John Le Mesurier
as Doctor (uncredited)

Stephen Boyd
as Messala

Martha Scott
as Miriam

Frank Thring
as Pontius Pilatus

Giuliano Gemma
as Roman Officer with Messala (uncredited)

Cathy O'Donnell
as Tirzah

Finlay Currie
as Balthasar

André Morell
as Sextus

Hugh Griffith
as Scheich Ildirim

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Release date: 1959-11-18

Budget: $15,000,000

Revenue: $164,000,000

Runtime: 3h 32m

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HistoryDramaAdventure

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