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Ben-Hur

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★ 7.9 (2939 votes) | 1959 | 3h 32m
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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.

Details
  • Status Released
  • Release Date November 18, 1959
  • Budget $15,000,000
  • Revenue $164,000,000
  • Production Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

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Ben-Hur Wins Special Effects: 1960 Oscars
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