Who stars in Ben-Hur?

Ben-Hur stars Charlton Heston (Judah Ben-Hur), Stephen Boyd (Messala), Hugh Griffith (Scheich Ildirim), Jack Hawkins (Quintus Arrius), Haya Harareet (Esther). The film was directed by William Wyler.

Ben-Hur has a runtime of 3 min and premiered in 1959. It is rated G.

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Ben-Hur holds an IMDb rating of 8.1/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 88. Fans of History, Drama, Adventure are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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Ben-Hur (1959) Movie

Name: Ben-Hur
Director: William Wyler
Genre: History, Drama, Adventure
Released: 1959-01-01
Duration: PT3h 32mM
Rating: 8.1
Cast: Charlton Heston, Stephen Boyd, Hugh Griffith, Jack Hawkins, Haya Harareet

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Ben-Hur

G3h 32m1959William Wyler

IMDb: 8.1/10Rotten: 88%Metacritic: 90/100

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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.

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