Ben-Hur

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📊 Film Specifications

Director William Wyler

Writer Karl Tunberg (Screenplay), Lew Wallace (Novel)

Release Date November 18, 1959

Runtime 212 min (3h 32m)

Country United States of America

Language EN

Budget $15,000,000

Box Office $164,000,000

Studios Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Ben-Hur (1959)

Directed by William Wyler

• Written by Karl Tunberg , Lew Wallace

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⭐ 3.9 / 5 (3,328 votes) ⏱️ 212 min 🎬 History, Drama, Adventure

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Synopsis

In ancient Judea, a Jewish aristocrat opposing Roman occupation of his homeland reunites with his childhood friend, now a Roman commander — setting in motion a saga of betrayal, adventure, tragedy, revenge, and faith.

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