Film · Synopsis
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.
Release windows
When & where
US
- In CinemasWed, Nov 18, 1959New York City, New York
- TVSun, Feb 14, 1971CBS
GB
- In CinemasWed, Dec 16, 1959London
CA
- In CinemasWed, Nov 18, 1959
AU
- In CinemasThu, May 5, 1960Sydney
FR
- In CinemasSun, May 1, 1960Cannes Film Festival
DE
- In CinemasFri, Oct 14, 1960West Germany
- PhysicalThu, Oct 25, 2001DVD
JP
- In CinemasFri, Apr 1, 1960
Where to watch
Streaming TBA
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Cast
Top of the call sheet
Charlton Heston
as Judah Ben-Hur
Stephen Boyd
as Messala
Hugh Griffith
as Scheich Ildirim
Jack Hawkins
as Quintus Arrius
Haya Harareet
as Esther
Martha Scott
as Miriam
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