Ben-Hur (1959)
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- Released
- Runtime 3h 32m
- Director William Wyler
- Genres Adventure Drama History
- Rating 7.9/10 (3,261 votes)
Synopsis
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.
Cast
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Charlton Heston
as Judah Ben-Hur
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Stephen Boyd
as Messala
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Hugh Griffith
as Scheich Ildirim
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Jack Hawkins
as Quintus Arrius
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Haya Harareet
as Esther
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Martha Scott
as Miriam
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Cathy O'Donnell
as Tirzah
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Sam Jaffe
as Simonides
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Finlay Currie
as Balthasar
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Frank Thring
as Pontius Pilatus
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George Relph
as Tiberius Caesar
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André Morell
as Sextus
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Terence Longdon
as Drusus
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Ady Berber
as Malluch
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Lando Buzzanca
as Jewish Slave in the Desert (uncredited)
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Giuliano Gemma
as Roman Officer with Messala (uncredited)
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Marina Berti
as Flavia (uncredited)
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Robert Brown
as Chief of Rowers (uncredited)
Crew
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William Wyler
Director
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Robert Surtees
Director of Photography
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Ralph E. Winters
Editor
- John D. Dunning Editor
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Miklós Rózsa
Original Music Composer
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Sam Zimbalist
Producer
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Karl Tunberg
Screenplay
