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Ben-Hur (1959)

Ben-Hur (1959)

Drama Adventure History

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Release Date: 1959, November 18
Directors: William Wyler
Countries: United States of America
Production: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Cast: Charlton Heston, Martha Scott, Stephen Boyd, Hugh Griffith, Jack Hawkins, Haya Harareet, Cathy O'Donnell, Sam Jaffe, Finlay Currie, Frank Thring, George Relph, André Morell

Overview:

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.

Keywords:

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