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In 25 AD, Judah Ben-Hur, a Jew in ancient Judea, opposes the occupying Roman empire. Falsely accused by a Roman childhood friend-turned-overlord of trying to kill the Roman governor, he is put into slavery and his mother and sister are taken away as prisoners.
History
Drama
Adventure
Action
- Release Date
Nov 18, 1959
- Popularity: 45.1924
- 2,856 votes
- Directed by
William Wyler
- Screenplay by
Karl Tunberg
- Productions
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (US)
- Budget 15.0 M
164.0 M
Duration: 3h 42 min
Top Cast
Crew & Team

Sam Zimbalist
Producer

Edward Woehler
Unit Production Manager
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Macedonian Pirates Attack the Roman Fleet
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Chariot Race
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