Ben-Hur

1959 • 212 min • G

“The entertainment experience of a lifetime!”

★ 7.9 / 10 (3,091 votes)

History Drama Adventure

Synopsis

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.

About This Film

Ben-Hur is a 1959 history, drama, adventure film directed by William Wyler. With a runtime of 212 minutes, the film has earned an audience rating of 7.9 out of 10 based on 3,091 votes on TMDB. The film stars Charlton Heston, Stephen Boyd, Hugh Griffith, Jack Hawkins, Haya Harareet among its cast of 69 credited actors.

Cast

Charlton Heston

as Judah Ben-Hur

Stephen Boyd

as Messala

Hugh Griffith

as Scheich Ildirim

Jack Hawkins

as Quintus Arrius

Haya Harareet

as Esther

Martha Scott

as Miriam

Cathy O'Donnell

as Tirzah

Sam Jaffe

as Simonides

Finlay Currie

as Balthasar

Frank Thring

as Pontius Pilatus

George Relph

as Tiberius Caesar

André Morell

as Sextus

Terence Longdon

as Drusus

Ady Berber

as Malluch

Lando Buzzanca

as Jewish Slave in the Desert (uncredited)

Giuliano Gemma

as Roman Officer with Messala (uncredited)

Marina Berti

as Flavia (uncredited)

Robert Brown

as Chief of Rowers (uncredited)

Liana Del Balzo

as Guest at Banquet (uncredited)

Enzo Fiermonte

as Galley Officer (uncredited)

Crew