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Ben-Hur (1959)

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.

  • History
  • Drama
  • Adventure
  • Action

Top billed cast

  • Photo of Charlton HestonCharlton HestonJudah Ben-Hur
  • Photo of Stephen BoydStephen BoydMessala
  • Photo of Hugh GriffithHugh GriffithScheich Ildirim
  • Photo of Jack HawkinsJack HawkinsQuintus Arrius
  • Photo of Haya HarareetHaya HarareetEsther
  • Photo of Martha ScottMartha ScottMiriam
  • Photo of Cathy O'DonnellCathy O'DonnellTirzah
  • Photo of Sam JaffeSam JaffeSimonides
  • Photo of Finlay CurrieFinlay CurrieBalthasar
  • Photo of Frank ThringFrank ThringPontius Pilatus

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