Charlton Heston, Haya Harareet, Hugh Griffith
In the time of Christ, a Jew suffers mightily under the Romans.
DVD Release Date: September 13, 2005
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December 31, 2008The mammoth of cinema that squashed for good the then rising menace of television, proclaiming its superiority in every scale.
An astonishing, lavish, gigantic display of entertainment and dramatic intensity.
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July 11, 2008one of the great epics of all time. re-watchability is effected by its 3 1/2 hour length, but other than this the film is nearly perfect. the chariot race is a stagering feat, the performances, locations, and cinematography are astounding, and the story is inspiring. great rev...( read more)
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May 5, 2008''Your eyes are full of hate, forty-one. That's good. Hate keeps a man alive. It gives him strength.''
When a Jewish prince is betrayed and sent into slavery by a Roman friend, he regains his freedom and comes back for revenge.
Charlton Heston: Judah Ben-Hur
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January 16, 2008Perfection in the art of filmmaking. The list of films and directors whose work is influenced by this film is endless...
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November 13, 2009The magnitude of this production makes it a must-see for film buffs. A gargantuan, thrilling historical epic that set the record for most Oscar wins (eleven) until the release of Titanic in 1997. An ambitious adventure picture filled with exciting set pieces, it is also an artist...( read more)
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November 5, 2009BEN-HUR (1959)
dir. William Wyler
cast. Charleston Heston, Stephen Boyd, Jack HawkinsAs a child I thought this and The Ten Commandments were the same film. You cant blame a kid if he cant make the difference between two overlong-religious-themed epics starring Ch
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November 3, 2009This movie is the best movie featuring the Ancient Period. Heston does a great job getting through agony and defeating his enemies. The chariot race is the essecence of the movie. My favorite part of this movie is the protrayal of Jesus. I love that he pratically saved Judah from...( read more)
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August 26, 2009BENHUR...this movie I can watch any number of times and any time...MY FAVORITE one...Charlton Heston..gave a very strong performance along with Stephen Boyd and Jack Hawkins.
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September 18, 2008
This is the first book i read when i was in junior high, and i see the movie, My personal opinion that this movie was a head of the times, when they dont have all the effect and sounds they had now. Charlon Heston, one of my favorites actor of all times, did a great performance in this movie. He past away, recently, rest in peace charlon Heston, and thank You for the good performances that you gived to us.
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August 29, 2007One of the best movies ever made ... Charlton Heston is one of the best actors of all times. I know this movie line for line ... Love it!!!!!!!!!
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April 9, 2007very long movie but i loved it
charlton heston is one of my favorite actor
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