Ben-Hur
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1959
3h 42min
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.
Storyline
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.
Released
1959
Runtime
3h 42min
Director
Budget
$15,000,000
Revenue
$164,000,000
Status
Released
Language
English
Production
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Genre