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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. Review: Great movie - Movie arrived quickly. Movie is a classic and still entertaining after 66 years. Review: add it to you collection it entraining and just a good movie - Another great movie from yesteryear and good story line with good actors with a good story line
| ASIN | B083PXKLQM |
| Actors | Charlton Heston, Jack Hawkins |
| Best Sellers Rank | #38,235 in Movies & TV ( See Top 100 in Movies & TV ) #3,329 in Drama Blu-ray Discs #3,676 in Action & Adventure Blu-ray Discs |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (16,182) |
| Director | William Wyler |
| MPAA rating | NR (Not Rated) |
| Media Format | Collector's Edition |
| Number of discs | 3 |
| Package Dimensions | 6.73 x 5.2 x 0.63 inches; 3.84 ounces |
| Run time | 222 minutes |
| Subtitles: | English, French, Spanish |
P**R
Great movie
Movie arrived quickly. Movie is a classic and still entertaining after 66 years.
F**Z
add it to you collection it entraining and just a good movie
Another great movie from yesteryear and good story line with good actors with a good story line
C**R
Ben-Hur: Ultimate Collector's Edition (1959) is the best film quality for the money
This review is for Ben-Hur: Ultimate Collector's Edition (1959) blu-ray. Sound quality and visuals are excellent. Disc change for part 2. Also includes special features on a third disc. This is the edition to get for your collection if you're on a budget but want the best quality for the film itself.
L**R
Spectacular Epic Movie Experience
Ben-Hur is one of my favorite movies that captures the epic spectacle of Rome, a heartfelt theme of redemption, and a chariot race without special effects that keeps keep your heart pumping. Only one modern filmaker, Ridley Scott, can begin to match the grandeur of this film.
M**2
Classic movie
Excellent movie especially at the holidays if you want something a little different. Classic
A**N
Ben Hur in 1925
This was one of the great spectaculars of its time. It is long; 2 hours and 20 minutes, and like all silent movies, you must pay attention every minute, but it is fun to watch. The chariot race is very well done, with overhead shots and a camara mounted on an axel. There is a bad pile up near the end of the race that may or may not have been in the script. Chariot racing is very dangerous and in those days, there was not much concern for animal welfare on movie sets. The costumes are really dreadful. Ramon Novarro, (Ben Hur) looks like a ballet dancer in skimpy tunics that barely cover the essentials. His armour is chain mail and a pointy helmet (very popular about 11 centuries later) The Egyptian harlot who tries to tempt Ben Hur the night before the race wears a bizarre headress not found on any Egyptian wall painting or bas relief. Francis X Bushman (Masala) has a winged helmet that makes him look like the Mecury Messenger. But for all that, one set property is right on. There are a lot of cavalry scenes and the horses always have saddles with no stirrups. Novarro is obliged to vault onto his horse in dashing array, just as it was done 2000 years ago. This is one area where most movies about the ancient world fail - the saddles usually have stirrups, which is incorrect. They did not come into regular use until the 5th century or so, although why such a common sense idea took so long is another question. If you have access to Ben Hur I as part of the recently released Ben Hur four disk set, check it out before going to the feature attraction. This movie is good enough to stand on its own and shouldn't be considered a practice run for the 1959 version. Still, it is easy to see where William Wyler got some of his material.
S**N
One of those once in a lifetime movies
Heard a lot about the movie "Ben Hur", but I have never seen it. Finally did, and words can't express properly the experience. The great chariot race, but as good as that was it pales in comparison to the growth and experiences of Ben Hur, the travels and adventures. Especially the ending. This is one of those must see movies. Heston earned that Academy award and then some. Might go ahead and buy the 4k
T**S
Great acting!
Outstanding movie!
D**I
Elegantissima la confezione, grandissima la qualità del blu ray, un'oggetto cult...Compratelo!!! fantastico il copione personale di Heston, ricchissimi i contributi speciali.
G**S
100 % OK Goede verzending en besteld item beantwoorde volledig aan de beschrijving van de verkoper ( uiterst tevreden ) :-):-):-)
K**T
Great looking film, if you are looking for the best version on blue ray.....this is it
P**E
Super Monomentarfilm mit guten Schauspielern, Spannung, Aktion, Romantik, Drama, Historie, alles enthalten was einen sehr guten Film ausmacht.
I**L
When I first saw Ben-Hur on VHS, I remember being wowed by the spectacle. When it was released on DVD, I was still wowed, but also disappointed with the faded colour palate which made it seem like a lesser epic in comparison to Lawrence of Arabia and Bridge on the River Kwai. Well, it is faded no more! This blu-ray presentation is in a word spectacular. The colours are full and vivid and detail is ever-present. This movie looks so good on blu-ray my entire opinion of the film itself has been raised. I've seen some pretty great video quality from blu-ray restorations of classic films, but Ben-Hur may just be the best of them all.
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