Ben-Hur 1959

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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.

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

Director:

William Wyler

Writer:

Karl Tunberg, Lew Wallace

Genres:

History,Drama,Adventure,Action

Release Date:

1959 (U.S.A)

Run Time:

222 min

MMPA Rating:

G

Critics Reviews

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Nell Minow
Lena Moore ★ TOP CRITIC
Director of “Midnight Mercy”

“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”

Nell Minow
Bradley Vance ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter of “Dust Country”

“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”

Nell Minow
Simone Alvarez ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer of “The Burning Floor”

“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”

Nell Minow
Harold Kim ★ TOP CRITIC
BAFTA-nominated Actor

“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”

Nell Minow
Maya S. ★ TOP CRITIC
Director

“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”

Nell Minow
Chris D. ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter

“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”

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Olivia M. ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer

“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”

Audience Reviews

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Lena M

Incredibly done! Can’t wait to watch it again.

Nell Minow
Marty Tyson

Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.

Nell Minow
Hope Ayala

Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.

Nell Minow
Jeff B.

My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!

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Tyler D.

im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!

Cast & Crew of

Ben-Hur

Directors & Credit Writers

Credit Writers

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)

Richard Hale

as Gaspar (uncredited)

Duncan Lamont

as Marius (uncredited)

John Le Mesurier

as Doctor (uncredited)

Ferdy Mayne

as Captain of Rescue Ship (uncredited)

May McAvoy

as Woman in crowd (uncredited)

Aldo Silvani

as Man in Nazareth (uncredited)

Ralph Truman

as Aide to Tiberius (uncredited)

Claude Heater

as Christ

Joe Canutt

as Sportsman (uncredited)

Richard Coleman

as Metellus (uncredited)

Antonio Corevi

as Senator (uncredited)

David Davies

as Quaestor (uncredited)

Mino Doro

as Gratus (uncredited)

Michael Dugan

as Seaman (uncredited)

Franco Fantasia

as Roman Soldier Who Brings Crown to Gratus (uncredited)

José Greci

as Mary (uncredited)

John Horsley

as Spintho (uncredited)

Howard Lang

as Hortator (uncredited)

Stevenson Lang

as Blind Man (uncredited)

Tutte Lemkow

as Leper (uncredited)

Cliff Lyons

as The Lubian (uncredited)

Tiberio Mitri

as Roman at Bath (uncredited)

Remington Olmsted

as Decurian (uncredited)

Laurence Payne

as Joseph (uncredited)

Aldo Pini

as Bad Thief on Cross (uncredited)

Diego Pozzetto

as Villager (uncredited)

Stella Rho

as Amrah (uncredited)

Edwin Richfield

as Supplier to Leper Colony (uncredited)

Hector Ross

as Officer (uncredited)

Maxwell Shaw

as Rower No. 43 (uncredited)

Gianni Solaro

as Galley Officer (uncredited)

Pietro Tordi

as Pilate's Servant (uncredited)

Raimondo Van Riel

as Old Man (uncredited)

Dervis Ward

as Jailer (uncredited)

Joe Yrigoyen

as The Egyptian - Chariot Racer (uncredited)

Nazzareno Zamperla

as Roman Soldier with a Bow on Galley (uncredited)

Jerry Brown

as The Corinthian (uncredited)

Eddie Jauregui

as The Athenian (uncredited)

Gianni Di Segni

as Galley Guard on Ship (uncredited)

Armando Fracassi

as Arab (uncredited)

Osiride Pevarello

as (uncredited)

Renzo Pevarello

as (uncredited)

Amerigo Santarelli

as Rower (uncredited)

Artemio Antonini

as Galley Guard on Ship (uncredited)

Aldo Cecconi

as Galley Guard on Ship (uncredited)

Mario Meniconi

as Crucifixion March Guard (uncredited)

Terzo Monachesi

as Nobleman at the Chariot Race (uncredited)

Giorgio Ubaldi

as Rower (uncredited)

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