Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ

Erstwhile childhood friends, Judah Ben-Hur and Messala meet again as adults, this time with Roman officer Messala as conqueror and Judah as a wealthy, though conquered, Israelite. A slip of a brick during a Roman parade causes Judah to be sent off as a galley slave, his property confiscated and his mother and sister imprisoned. Years later, as a result of his determination to stay alive and his willingness to aid his Roman master, Judah returns to his homeland an exalted and wealthy Roman athlete. Unable to find his mother and sister, and believing them dead, he can think of nothing else than revenge against Messala.

Country:

Italy,

United States of America

Genre:

Adventure,

Drama,

Romance

Duration:

143 minutes

Year:

1925

Director:

Fred Niblo

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Company:

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Budget:

$3,900,000

Revenue:

$9,000,000

Cast:

Judah Ben-Hur

Messala

Esther

Mary

Princess of Hur

Crew:

Director

Producer

Producer

Producer

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