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Ben Hur (1959)
Released By: MGM Home Entertainment   Rating: Not Rated   In Theaters: N/A
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Studio: MGM Home Entertainment
Genre: Drama
MPAA Rating: Not Rated
Director: William Wyler
Language: English
Official Website: N/A
Theatrical Release: N/A
Home Video Release: N/A
Cast: Charlton Heston, Haya Harareet, Hugh Griffith, Jack Hawkins, Martha Scott, Stephen Boyd
Published ID: 1427
UPC: 012569550629, 663286201259,
Plot: This 1959 version of Lew Wallace's best-selling novel, which had already seen screen versions in 1907 and 1926, went on to win 11 Academy Awards. Adapted by Karl Tunberg and a raft of uncredited writers including Gore Vidal and Maxwell Anderson, the film once more recounts the tale of Jewish prince Judah Ben-Hur (Charlton Heston), who lives in Judea with his family during the time that Jesus Christ was becoming known for his radical teachings. Ben-Hur's childhood friend Messala (Stephen Boyd) is now an ambitious Roman tribune; when Ben-Hur refuses to help Messala round up local dissidents on behalf of the emperor, Messala pounces on the first opportunity to exact revenge on his onetime friend. Tried on a trumped-up charge of attempting to kill the provincial governor (whose head was accidentally hit by a falling tile), Ben-Hur is condemned to the Roman galleys, while his mother (Martha Scott) and sister (Cathy O'Donnell) are imprisoned. But during a sea battle, Ben-Hur saves the life of commander Quintus Arrius (Jack Hawkins), who, in gratitude, adopts Ben-Hur as his son and gives him full control over his stable of racing horses. Ben-Hur never gives up trying to find his family or exact revenge on Messala. At crucial junctures in his life, he also crosses the path of Jesus, and each time he benefits from it. The highlight of the film's 212 minutes is its now-legendary chariot race, staged largely by stunt expert Yakima Canutt. Ben-Hur's Oscar haul included Best Picture, Best Director for the legendary William Wyler, Best Actor for Heston, and Best Supporting Actor for Welsh actor Hugh Griffith as an Arab sheik. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
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Long over due
Added 2/7/2010

This is the best movie ever and I was able to get it at a great price.
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Classic Movie Great service
Added 2/3/2010

The only other time I had seen Ben Hur was at the theater which frankly is the only way to really get the full impact. The story and production are second to none and remind us of why we enjoyed going to the movies. No amount of special effects and computer generated imagery can replace the timeless elements that Ben Hur represents.
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Present for my mom
Added 2/2/2010

I got this as a present for my mother, and she absolutely loved it! "Greatest movie ever & Heston is the best actor." - Mom
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An Absolute Must for Any Collection
Added 1/21/2010

An Epic film by an Epic Director starring an Epic lead and cast, scored by an Epic composer. These are the films that need to be watched by every person who dreams of triumph during times of oppression. These are films that every film student/teacher/buff (or not) must watch simply for the pleasure of watching and knowing. The stories are explosive, the action unmatched and the delivery of the cast ageless.

I have no words to describe the grandiosity of this film in all of its aspects. I will say that no one should be dissapointed with these gems. They are absolute classics that will remain vibrant forever.
Enjoy.

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Excellent
Added 1/21/2010

The movie won 11 academy awards and those awards were certainly justified. The technical quality (color, sound, etc.) was outstanding Recommend for the entire family.
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Long over due
Added 2/7/2010

This is the best movie ever and I was able to get it at a great price.
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
Classic Movie Great service
Added 2/3/2010

The only other time I had seen Ben Hur was at the theater which frankly is the only way to really get the full impact. The story and production are second to none and remind us of why we enjoyed going to the movies. No amount of special effects and computer generated imagery can replace the timeless elements that Ben Hur represents.
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
Present for my mom
Added 2/2/2010

I got this as a present for my mother, and she absolutely loved it! "Greatest movie ever & Heston is the best actor." - Mom
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
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