Ben-Hur
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Overview
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.
Year 1959
Studio Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Director William Wyler
Crew William Wyler (Director), Karl Tunberg (Screenplay), Sam Zimbalist (Producer), Miklós Rózsa (Original Music Composer), Robert Surtees (Director of Photography), John D. Dunning (Editor)
Popularity 45
Language English
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