Ben-Hur

1959·212'

★ 7.9

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In ancient Judea, a Jewish aristocrat opposing Roman occupation of his homeland reunites with his childhood friend, now a Roman commander — setting in motion a saga of betrayal, adventure, tragedy, revenge, and faith.

Cast

Charlton Heston Judah Ben-Hur

Stephen Boyd Messala

Hugh Griffith Scheich Ildirim

Jack Hawkins Quintus Arrius

Haya Harareet Esther

Martha Scott Miriam

Cathy O'Donnell Tirzah

Sam Jaffe Simonides

Finlay Currie Balthasar

Frank Thring Pontius Pilatus

George Relph Tiberius Caesar

André Morell Sextus