Ben-Hur starring Charlton Heston
Director: Andrew Marton, William Wyler

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William Wyler (Wuthering Heights) had directing duties on most of this 1959 version of the story by Lew Wallace, starring Charlton Heston as the Jewish friend of a Roman (Stephen Boyd), who inevitably become enemies during the time of Christ. Stodgy but engrossing, the film has never lost its initial value as an ambitious and entertaining historical epic. Heston looks at home against the broad canvas, which leads through days of slavery, loss, and triumph. Andrew Marton directed the climactic chariot-race scene, a triumph of kinetic action and great editing.
Synopsis
The story of Juda Ben-Hur, a Judean Prince, who as a galley slave saves the life of a Roman nobleman. He is adopted by the Roman and becomes a respected citizen and a famed chariot racer. Upon his return to Judea, Ben-Hur witnesses the crucifixion of Jesus, and is inspired to convert to Christianity. The chariot racing scene is often regarded as one of the most exciting action sequences ever filmed.

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The epic story of the peace-loving Jewish Prince of Judea, Ben Hur, who defies the wrath of the conquering Romans. His actions bring tragedy to himself, his family and his people. In the process, he learns to fight, to love, to hate and, finally, with the help of Christ himself, to forgive. Based on the 1880 novel by Lew Wallace. Academy Award Nominations: 12, including Best (Adapted) Screenplay. Academy Awards: 11, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor--Charlton Heston, Best Supporting Actor--Hugh Griffith.

 

 

 

 

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