Ben-Hur
Ben-Hur (1959)
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Synopsis & Story Arc
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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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Directing & Screenplay
Cast & Characters
Charlton Heston
Charlton Heston
as Judah Ben-Hur
Stephen Boyd
Stephen Boyd
as Messala
Hugh Griffith
Hugh Griffith
as Scheich Ildirim
Jack Hawkins
Jack Hawkins
as Quintus Arrius
Haya Harareet
Haya Harareet
as Esther
Martha Scott
Martha Scott
as Miriam
Cathy O'Donnell
Cathy O'Donnell
as Tirzah
Sam Jaffe
Sam Jaffe
as Simonides
Finlay Currie
Finlay Currie
as Balthasar
Frank Thring
Frank Thring
as Pontius Pilatus
George Relph
George Relph
as Tiberius Caesar
André Morell
André Morell
as SextusCinematography & Large-Format Specifications
Cinematographic negative, aspect ratios & laboratory mastering sheet
| Aspect Ratios | 2.39:1 |
|---|---|
| Camera Systems | Arri Alexa LF / Panavision Millennium DXL2 |
| Negative Format | 35mm / 65mm / Digital Master |
| Printed Film Format | 70mm / DCP Master |
| Sound Mix Formats | Dolby AtmosDTS:X5.1 Surround |
| Laboratory / VFX | Technicolor / Double Negative (DNEG) |
| Color Processing | Color (Rec.709 / DCI-P3 Mastering) |
| Official Runtime | 212 min |
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Community Reviews & Discussions (3)
The pipe organ composition from Hans Zimmer at the edge of Gargantua is monumental. Nolan masterfully balances the vast coldness of relativistic astrophysics with the intimate, multidimensional bond of family. A transcendent achievement of cinema.
"Do not go gentle into that good night, Rage, rage against the dying of the light." Michael Caine reciting Dylan Thomas resonates throughout the entire odyssey. Pure cinematic grandeur.