The 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.
Also the biggest winner of Academy Awards, when they meant something.
Ben-Hur
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Ben-Hur
Charlton Heston, Haya Harareet, Hugh Griffith, Jack Hawkins, Martha Scott, Stephen Boyd
In the time of Christ, a Jew suffers mightily under the Romans.
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December 31, 2008
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July 11, 2008
one 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, 2008
Perfection 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, 2009
The 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, 2009
BEN-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, 2009
This 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)
