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Ben-Hur
The entertainment experience of a lifetime!
Nov 18, 1959 · 3h 32m
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History
Drama
Adventure
PLOT
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
Judah Ben-Hur
Stephen Boyd
Messala
Hugh Griffith
Scheich Ildirim
Jack Hawkins
Quintus Arrius
Haya Harareet
Esther
Martha Scott
Miriam
Cathy O'Donnell
Tirzah
Sam Jaffe
Simonides
Directed by
William Wyler
DETAILS
Status
Released
Original language
EN
Budget
$15,000,000
Revenue
$164,000,000
Production
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Country
US
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