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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 -
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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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Andrew Marton had three 65mm cameras at his disposal for shooting the race. The larger-format film proved to be an issue. The standard close-up lens for 35mm photography was 100mm; it became, in the wide-screen process, a 200mm lens, which could not be focused ... ...
Quotes
Judah Ben-Hur:
May God grant me vengeance! I will pray that you live until I return!
Messala:
Return?
Goofs
Tire tracks from the camera truck are visible in the sand of the circus during the chariot race.
Crazy Credits
The Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer lion is shown in a still-frame to appear looking peaceful at the beginning rather than roaring.
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Genres
Adventure | Drama | HistoryDetails
Release Date:
29 January 1960Language
English
Country of Origin
USABox Office
Budget:
$15,900,000 (estimated)Gross:
$74,700,000 (USA)
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