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Ben-Hur

1959, Movie, NR, 212 mins

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
My father and I were chatting ... | Movie News | 2/16/2006
Question: My father and I were chatting about Clint Eastwood's talent for directing actors to Academy Awards, now I'm wondering which director has directed the most actors to Oscar victories. My father is thinking William Wyler. Is he right? Answer: Yes, he is: It's William Wyler. He directed 31 actors and actresses in performances that earned them Academy Award nominations. Bette Davis (Jezebel), Fay Bainter (Jezebel), Greer Garson (Mrs. Min read more
I haven't heard anything ... | Movie News | 11/3/2005

Question: 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 Hollywood forgotten this great actor?

Answer: Charlton Heston, the two-fisted star of films that include The Ten Commandments (1956) and Ben-Hur (1959), has Alzheimer's disease-like symptoms, and in 2003 he stepped down from his position as president of the National Rifle Association because of his progressive incapacitation. Heston, who turned 81 on Oct. 4, 2005, is reportedly in declining health; I recently read a quote from former child actor Jon Gries, who appeared with Heston in Will Penny (1968), in which Gries implied t read more