Ben-Hur

[1959, Movie]

Ben-Hur: Review

One of the great movie spectacles, and a tour de force for its star, Charlton Heston. In remaking the 1927 silent classic, quality-conscious director William Wyler shines the old chestnut up. Heston stars as a wealthy patrician prince who turns against the Romans who are occupying his native land of Judea. Highlights include the galley ship and the breathtaking chariot race in which Heston is besieged by the sexy but evil Stephen Boyd. IPG; One of the great movie spectacles, and a tour de force for its star, Charlton Heston. In remaking the 1927 silent classic, quality-conscious director William Wyler shines the old chestnut up. Heston stars as a wealthy patrician prince who turns against the Romans who are occupying his native land of Judea. Highlights include the galley ship and the breathtaking chariot race. Read the complete review for Ben-Hur

Ben-Hur: Cast & Details

Year: 1959
Rated NR

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Cast
Charlton Heston: Judah Ben Hur
Jack Hawkins: Quintus Arrius
Stephen Boyd: Messala
Haya Harareet: Esther
Hugh Griffith: Sheik Ilderim
Martha Scott: Miriam

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Ben-Hur: TV Guide News

Chariot Afire: Ben-Hur Miniseries in the Works | Today's News: Our Take | 4/10/2008
David Wyler, the son of Ben-Hur director William Wyler, is producing a miniseries version of the saga, it was announced just days after Charlton Heston passed away. The $30 million project, which starts lensing this year, has already been sold to outlets in Spain, Germany and Canada, and is currently being shopped in the U.S. to two networks and a cable channel. "This is dedicated to my dad and Chuck," Wyler tells Variety. "It's a great way to keep his memory alive."Versus previous takes (including the 1959 film), the mini will adhere more closely to the 1880 Lew Wallace novel... yet skew the lead role younger (placing Ben-Hur in his mid-twenties) and downplay the story's religious aspects. — MWM read more
FlickChick | 2/16/2006
Can you tell me which director has directed the most actors in Oscar-nominated performances?William Wyler read more
FlickChick | 11/3/2005
I haven't heard anything about Charlton Heston lately. I know he's sick and I'd like to know how he's doing ? has Hollyw read more
FlickChick | 6/30/2005
Question: I know George A. Romero's Land of the Dead is just a continuation of his zombie series, but could he have made read more
Today's News: My Take | 12/29/2004
Ben-Hur, Jailhouse Rock, Schindler's List and Unforgiven were among the 25 films inducted into the Library of Congress' read more