1959 · 212 min · G

Ben-Hur

Name: Ben-Hur
Genre: History, Drama, Adventure
Released: 1959
Duration: 212 min
Cast: Charlton Heston, Stephen Boyd, Hugh Griffith, Jack Hawkins, Haya Harareet

Directed by William Wyler · History, Drama, Adventure

Ben-Hur (1959) is a History film, directed by William Wyler set in Jerusalem, Judea, and Rome during ancient times. It runs 212 minutes and is rated G.

Themes of revenge, faith / religion, and betrayal run throughout.

Composer

Miklós Rózsa

Cinematography

Robert Surtees

Cast

Charlton HestonStephen BoydHugh GriffithJack HawkinsHaya HarareetMartha ScottCathy O'DonnellSam Jaffe

The world of this film

Setting

Where

Jerusalem Judea Rome

Setting

Urban Coastal Sea

When

Ancient

Premise & themes

Themes

Revenge Faith / Religion Betrayal

Tone

TenseHopeful

Shape

Protagonist

Solo Lead

Pacing

Measured

Based on

Historical Fiction

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The world of this film

Setting

Premise & themes

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