Watch Ben-Hur (1959) Official Trailer
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7.9 / 10 IMDb November 18, 1959 3h 32m
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.
Director
Runtime
3h 32m
Release Date
November 18, 1959
Genre
History, Drama, Adventure
Status
Released
Budget
$15,000,000
Revenue
$164,000,000
Languages
English
Country
United States of America
Producers
Cast
Charlton Heston
as Judah Ben-Hur
Stephen Boyd
as Messala
Hugh Griffith
as Scheich Ildirim
Jack Hawkins
as Quintus Arrius
Haya Harareet
as Esther
Martha Scott
as Miriam
Cathy O'Donnell
as Tirzah
Sam Jaffe
as Simonides
Finlay Currie
as Balthasar
Frank Thring
as Pontius Pilatus
George Relph
as Tiberius Caesar
André Morell
as Sextus
Terence Longdon
as Drusus
Ady Berber
as Malluch
Lando Buzzanca
as Jewish Slave in the Desert (uncredited)
Giuliano Gemma
as Roman Officer with Messala (uncredited)
Marina Berti
as Flavia (uncredited)
Robert Brown
as Chief of Rowers (uncredited)
Liana Del Balzo
as Guest at Banquet (uncredited)
Enzo Fiermonte
as Galley Officer (uncredited)
Production Companies
Metro-Goldwyn-MayerBen-Hur Official Trailer 1959
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