Ben-Hur
1959
Movie Information
Overview
In 26 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.
Release Date
November 18, 1959
Director
William Wyler
Runtime
3h 32m
Cast
Charlton HestonStephen BoydHugh GriffithJack HawkinsHaya HarareetMartha ScottCathy O'DonnellSam JaffeFinlay CurrieFrank Thring
Production
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Genres
HistoryDramaAdventure