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Ben-Hur [Fiftieth Anniversary] [2 Discs]
Director: William Wyler, Sam Zimbalist Cast: Charlton Heston
Charlton Heston
, Jack Hawkins
Jack Hawkins
, Stephen Boyd
Stephen Boyd
, Haya Harareet
Haya Harareet
, Martha Scott
Martha Scott
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Ben-Hur [Fiftieth Anniversary] [2 Discs]
Director: William Wyler, Sam Zimbalist Cast: Charlton Heston
Charlton Heston
, Jack Hawkins
Jack Hawkins
, Stephen Boyd
Stephen Boyd
, Haya Harareet
Haya Harareet
, Martha Scott
Martha Scott
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Overview
This 1959 version of Lew Wallace's best-selling novel, which had already seen screen versions in 1907 and 1926, went on to win 11 Academy Awards. Adapted by Karl Tunberg and a raft of uncredited writers including Gore Vidal and Maxwell Anderson, the film once more recounts the tale of Jewish prince Judah Ben-Hur (Charlton Heston), who lives in Judea with his family during the time that Jesus Christ was becoming known for his "radical" teachings. Ben-Hur's childhood friend Messala (Stephen Boyd) is now an ambitious Roman tribune; when Ben-Hur refuses to help Messala round up local dissidents on behalf of the emperor, Messala pounces on the first opportunity to exact revenge on his onetime friend. Tried on a trumped-up charge of attempting to kill the provincial governor (whose head was accidentally hit by a falling tile), Ben-Hur is condemned to the Roman galleys, while his mother (Martha Scott) and sister (Cathy O'Donnell) are imprisoned. But during a sea battle, Ben-Hur saves the life of commander Quintus Arrius (Jack Hawkins), who, in gratitude, adopts Ben-Hur as his son and gives him full control over his stable of racing horses. Ben-Hur never gives up trying to find his family or exact revenge on Messala. At crucial junctures in his life, he also crosses the path of Jesus, and each time he benefits from it. The highlight of the film's 212 minutes is its now-legendary chariot race, staged largely by stunt expert Yakima Canutt. Ben-Hur's Oscar haul included Best Picture, Best Director for the legendary William Wyler, Best Actor for Heston, and Best Supporting Actor for Welsh actor Hugh Griffith as an Arab sheik.
Product Details
| Release Date: | 09/27/2011 |
|---|---|
| UPC: | 0883929178261 |
| Original Release: | 1959 |
| Rating: | G |
| Source: | Warner Home Video |
| Region Code: | 1 |
| Presentation: | [Wide Screen] |
| Sound: | [Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround] |
| Language: | English |
| Time: | 3:42:00 |
| Sales rank: | 3,779 |
Special Features
Commentary by film historian T. Gene Hatcher with Charlton Heston ; Music-only track showcasing Mikl?s R?zsa's Award-Winning score
Cast & Crew
Performance Credits
Technical Credits
Technical Credits
| Karl Tunberg | Screenwriter |
| Joseph Vogel | Executive Producer,Producer |
| Sam Zimbalist | Producer |
| A. Arnold Gillespie | Special Effects |
| Robert MacDonald | Special Effects |
| Milo Lory | Sound Effects |
| Umberto Dessena | Special Effects |
| Bill Babcock | Stunts |
| Sash Fisher | Sound Effects |
| Lew Wallace | Screenwriter,Screenwriter |
| Sol C. Siegel | Executive Producer,Producer |
| Franklin Milton | Sound Effects |
| William Steinkamp | Sound Effects |
| Van Allen James | Sound Effects |
| Maxwell Anderson | Screenwriter |
| S.N. Behrman | Screenwriter |
| Christopher Fry | Screenwriter |
| Gore Vidal | Screenwriter |
| J.J. Cohn | Producer |
Scene Index
Disc #1 -- Ben-Hur - Part 1
1. Overture [6:32]
2. Nativity Prologue [5:04]
3. Credits [2:08]
4. March Through Nazareth [2:15]
5. Messala in Command [1:58]
6. Fighting an Idea [3:36]
7. Still Close in Every Way [3:40]
8. A Toast [3:26]
9. Gifts Exchanged [2:36]
10. Judah's Choise [5:14]
11. Esther's Request [4:01]
12. Ring for a Kiss [4:35]
13. March Into Jerusalem [2:49]
14. The Accident [3:41]
15. Jailbreak Attempt [2:45]
16. Making an Example [3:36]
17. Bondage [3:01]
18. Water From a Stranger [4:33]
19. Quintus Arrius [3:34]
20. Ramming Speed [1:00]
21. Strange Stubborn Faith [3:50]
22. Sea Battle Begins [3:16]
23. Galley Rescues [3:59]
24. Saving Arrius [2:50]
25. Victory [2:04]
26. Divine Emperor [4:24]
27. Son of Arrius [3:41]
28. Thinking of Judea [4:08]
29. Balthazar and Ilderim [2:47]
30. Arabians Night [4:20]
31. Many Paths to God [4:41]
32. Homecoming [3:39]
33. Survivors Reunited [4:06]
34. "We Stood Here Before" [4:20]
35. Confronting Messala [3:41]
36. Finding Miriam and Tirzah [3:52]
37. Vow in the Darkness [2:43]
38. "Forget Messala" [6:04]
39. Intermission [2:26]
Disc #2 -- Ben-Hur - Part 2
40. Entr'acte [3:52]
41. A Wager [4:43]
42. Chariot Practice [2:12]
43. "This Is the Day" [4:17]
44. Chariot Procession [3:30]
45. ChEntrants [2:03]
46. Early Eliminations [4:29]
47. Neck and Neck [3:50]
48. Fallen Driver [1:37]
49. Judah Triumphant [2:01]
50. The Race Goes on [5:31]
51. Valley of the Lepers [2:15]
52. "Is Judah Well?" [4:29]
53. Thirsty Still [3:41]
54. "I Am Judah Ben-Hur" [3:54]
55. Becoming Messala [:50]
56. Recovering Miriam and Tirzah [3:20]
57. Young Rabbi Sentenced [5:26]
58. Offer fo Water [3:12]
59. The Crucifixion [4:14]
60. Cleansing Rain [3:04]
61. "Hallelujah!" [4:45]
1. Overture [6:32]
2. Nativity Prologue [5:04]
3. Credits [2:08]
4. March Through Nazareth [2:15]
5. Messala in Command [1:58]
6. Fighting an Idea [3:36]
7. Still Close in Every Way [3:40]
8. A Toast [3:26]
9. Gifts Exchanged [2:36]
10. Judah's Choise [5:14]
11. Esther's Request [4:01]
12. Ring for a Kiss [4:35]
13. March Into Jerusalem [2:49]
14. The Accident [3:41]
15. Jailbreak Attempt [2:45]
16. Making an Example [3:36]
17. Bondage [3:01]
18. Water From a Stranger [4:33]
19. Quintus Arrius [3:34]
20. Ramming Speed [1:00]
21. Strange Stubborn Faith [3:50]
22. Sea Battle Begins [3:16]
23. Galley Rescues [3:59]
24. Saving Arrius [2:50]
25. Victory [2:04]
26. Divine Emperor [4:24]
27. Son of Arrius [3:41]
28. Thinking of Judea [4:08]
29. Balthazar and Ilderim [2:47]
30. Arabians Night [4:20]
31. Many Paths to God [4:41]
32. Homecoming [3:39]
33. Survivors Reunited [4:06]
34. "We Stood Here Before" [4:20]
35. Confronting Messala [3:41]
36. Finding Miriam and Tirzah [3:52]
37. Vow in the Darkness [2:43]
38. "Forget Messala" [6:04]
39. Intermission [2:26]
Disc #2 -- Ben-Hur - Part 2
40. Entr'acte [3:52]
41. A Wager [4:43]
42. Chariot Practice [2:12]
43. "This Is the Day" [4:17]
44. Chariot Procession [3:30]
45. ChEntrants [2:03]
46. Early Eliminations [4:29]
47. Neck and Neck [3:50]
48. Fallen Driver [1:37]
49. Judah Triumphant [2:01]
50. The Race Goes on [5:31]
51. Valley of the Lepers [2:15]
52. "Is Judah Well?" [4:29]
53. Thirsty Still [3:41]
54. "I Am Judah Ben-Hur" [3:54]
55. Becoming Messala [:50]
56. Recovering Miriam and Tirzah [3:20]
57. Young Rabbi Sentenced [5:26]
58. Offer fo Water [3:12]
59. The Crucifixion [4:14]
60. Cleansing Rain [3:04]
61. "Hallelujah!" [4:45]
Menu
Disc #1 -- Ben-Hur - Part 1
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Scene Selections
Special Features
Commentary by T. Gene Hatcher With Charlton Heston
Music-Only Track
Languages
Spoken Languages: English
Spoken Languages: Français
Subtitles: English (for the Hearing Impaired)
Subtitles: Français
Subtitles: Español
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Disc #2 -- Ben-Hur - Part 2
Play Movie
Scene Selections
Special Features
Commentary by T. Gene Hatcher With Charlton Heston
Music-Only Track
Languages
Spoken Languages: English
Spoken Languages: Français
Subtitles: English (for the Hearing Impaired)
Subtitles: Français
Subtitles: Español
Subtitles: Off
Play Movie
Scene Selections
Special Features
Commentary by T. Gene Hatcher With Charlton Heston
Music-Only Track
Languages
Spoken Languages: English
Spoken Languages: Français
Subtitles: English (for the Hearing Impaired)
Subtitles: Français
Subtitles: Español
Subtitles: Off
Disc #2 -- Ben-Hur - Part 2
Play Movie
Scene Selections
Special Features
Commentary by T. Gene Hatcher With Charlton Heston
Music-Only Track
Languages
Spoken Languages: English
Spoken Languages: Français
Subtitles: English (for the Hearing Impaired)
Subtitles: Français
Subtitles: Español
Subtitles: Off
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