Ben-Hur Movie Review

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Story Overview of Ben-Hur

In 25 AD, Judah Ben-Hur, a Jew in ancient Judea, opposes the occupying Roman empire. Falsely accused by a Roman childhood friend-turned-overlord of trying to kill the Roman governor, he is put into slavery and his mother and sister are taken away as prisoners.

Ben-Hur Rating and Reception

IMDb Rating: Not available

Ben-Hur Details and Cast

Movie NameBen-Hur
Original LanguageEn
Spoken LanguageEnglish
Release Date1959-11-18
Runtime212 minutes
CountryUnited States of America
GenresHistory, Drama, Adventure
WriterN/A
DirectorWilliam Wyler
ProducerSam Zimbalist

Ben-Hur Official Trailer

Ben-Hur Star 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
Finlay Currie Balthasar
Frank Thring Pontius Pilatus

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Our Review of Ben-Hur

'Ben-Hur' delivers a mixed history experience, combining history, drama, adventure. Released on 1959-11-18, this 212-minute film by William Wyler has notable moments but lacks consistency. With performances by Charlton Heston, Stephen Boyd, Hugh Griffith, it’s worth a look for history fans.

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