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Ben-Hur
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Ben-Hur

Wed, Nov 18, 1959
  • History
  • Drama
  • Adventure
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.

Trailer

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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
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Cast

Top of the call sheet

  • Charlton Heston
    Charlton Heston
    as Judah Ben-Hur
  • Stephen Boyd
    Stephen Boyd
    as Messala
  • Hugh Griffith
    Hugh Griffith
    as Scheich Ildirim
  • Jack Hawkins
    Jack Hawkins
    as Quintus Arrius
  • Haya Harareet
    Haya Harareet
    as Esther
  • Martha Scott
    Martha Scott
    as Miriam
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