(++) Ben-Hur (1959 Wyler), feature film
Ben-Hur (1959) is a film directed by William Wyler.
Abstract
Hugely successful movie won a record 11 Oscars, including Best Picture. The remake follows the original pretty closely, offering only indirect glimpses of Jesus and focusing on the political and religious antagonism between Ben-Hur and Messala. Starring Charlton Heston (Ben-Hur), Stephen Boyd (Messala), and Haya Harareet (Esther).
Editions and translations
Produced in the United States (1959).
External links
- Wikipedia
- [ The Internet Movie Database]