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Ben-Hur (1959)
When a Jewish prince is betrayed and sent into slavery by a Roman friend, he regains his freedom and comes back for revenge.
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Judah Ben-Hur -
Quintus Arrius -
Esther -
Messala -
Sheik Ilderim -
Miriam -
Tirzah -
Simonides -
Balthasar -
Pontius Pilate -
Drusus -
Tiberius Caesar -
Sextus
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Director:
William WylerWriters:
Lew Wallace (novel), Karl Tunberg (screenplay)All Cast & Crew
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Trivia
Producer Sam Zimbalist, 54, collapsed and died of a heart attack 40 minutes after leaving the set complaining of chest pains.
Quotes
Doctor:
We cannot wait, Tribune.
Messala:
He will come.
Doctor:
We cannot wait any longer, Tribune!
Messala:
He will come! He will come. I have sent for him, and he will come!
Doctor:
If you wish us to keep you alive, we have to go to work *now*, Tribune. Do you understand?
Messala:
Cut the legs off...
Goofs
It is well documented that Messala's horses in the chariot race were dyed black (their natural color was brown). They appear solid black during the pre-race procedures. During the race, when the horses are running flat out, most of the dye wore off and in closeups, they appear to be brown.
Crazy Credits
The Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer lion is shown in a still-frame to appear looking peaceful at the beginning rather than roaring.
Alternate Versions
According to Leonard Maltin's 1987 "TV Movies Guide," the film was re-cut for later re-issues; this version runs 165 minutes. The complete, 212-minute film, however, is the version commonly seen in circulation today, and is available on DVD and airs on Turner Classic Movies.
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Star Of Bethlehem / Adoration Of The Magi
Composed and Conducted by Miklós Rózsa
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Genres
Adventure | Drama | HistoryDetails
Release Date:
29 January 1960Language
English
Country of Origin
USAFilming Locations
Anzio, ItalyBox Office
Budget:
$15,900,000 (estimated)Gross:
$74,700,000 (USA)
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