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ben hur full frame
the numbers speak volumes 100000 costumes 8000 extras 300 sets and a staggering budget that in its day was the largest in movie history . but impressive numbers dont tell the whole story . because ben hurs creators didnt just make it big . the made it the best the greatest biblical era epic ever . charleton heston brings a muscular physical and moral presence to the role of judah ben hur a jewish nobleman in palestine whose heroic odyssey includes enslavement by the romans a bold escape from an embattled slave gallery vengeance against his tormentors during a furious arena chariot race and fateful encounters with jesus christ . hestons charismatic performance brought him the best actor oscar . winner of 1959s best picture with the legendary william wyler earning his third best director trophy the film won a total 11 academy awards a tally unequaled until 1997s titanic set sail . br br rare screen tests of actors cast and not cast in the final film.original theatrical trailer .
vhs 212 minutes warner