Ben-Hur (1959)

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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.

Directed by: William Wyler

Written by: Karl Tunberg, Lew Wallace

Music by: Miklós Rózsa

Starring: Charlton Heston, Stephen Boyd, Hugh Griffith, Jack Hawkins, Haya Harareet, Martha Scott, Cathy O'Donnell, Sam Jaffe, Finlay Currie, Frank Thring

Genre: History, Drama, Adventure

Released: 1959-11-18

Runtime: 212 minutes

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