| Edition |
[Widescreen version ; letterbox format]. |
| Description |
1 videodisc (212 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
| System Details |
DVD, NTSC; region 1; double-sided disc. |
| Cast |
Charlton Heston, Jack Hawkins, Haya Harareet, Stephen Boyd, Hugh Griffith, Martha Scott, Cathy O'Donnell, Sam Jaffe. |
| Credits |
Director of photography, Robert L. Surtees ; editors, Ralph E. Winters, John D. Dunning ; music, Miklos Rozsa. |
| Note |
Based on the novel by Lew Wallace. |
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Originally released as a motion picture in 1959. |
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Widescreen format. |
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Double sided disc must be flipped halfway through. |
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Special features: Side A: cast/crew; feature-length audio commentary by Charlton Heston; side B: cast/crew; feature-length audio commentary by Charlton Heston; Ben-Hur: the making of an epic (behind-the-scenes documentary) ; screen tests ; photo gallery; trailers. |
| Summary |
A peace-loving prince of Judea leads his nation against the wrath of the conquering Romans. His self-imposed destiny brings tragedy to himself, and his people, as he learns to fight, love, hate and, finally, forgive. |
| Audience |
MPAA rating: G. |
| Awards |
National Film Registry selection, 2004; Academy Awards, 1959: Best Picture; Best Director; Best Actor (Heston); Best Supporting Actor (Griffith); Best Art Direction-Set Decoration, Color; Best Cinematography, Color; Best Costume Design, Color; Best Effects, Special Effects; Best Film Editing; Best Music, Scoring of a Dramatic or Comedy Picture; Best Sound. |
| Contents |
Side A: Overture; feature film (1st half) -- side B. Entr'acte; feature film (2nd half). |
| Language |
English (5.1 surround) or French (surround) language soundtracks with optional subtitles in English, French, Spanish, and Portuguese ; closed-captioned in English for the hearing impaired. |
| Note |
GMD: videorecording. |
| Genre/Form |
Religious films.
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| Subject |
Rome -- History -- Tiberius, 14-37 -- Drama.
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Enslaved persons -- Italy -- Rome -- Drama.
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Jesus Christ -- Drama.
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| Genre/Form |
Historical films.
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| Subject |
Feature films.
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| Genre/Form |
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
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| Subject |
Judaea (Region) -- Drama.
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Bible. New Testament -- History of Biblical events -- Drama.
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Wallace, Lew, 1827-1905 -- Film adaptations.
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| Added Author |
Wyler, William, 1902-1981. Director.
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Zimbalist, Sam. Producer.
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Tunberg, Karl. Screenwriter.
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Heston, Charlton. Actor.
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Hawkins, Jack, 1910-1973. Actor.
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Harareet, Haya, 1931-2021. Actor.
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Boyd, Stephen, 1931-1977. Actor.
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Griffith, Hugh, 1912-1980. Actor.
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Scott, Martha, 1914-2003. Actor.
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O'Donnell, Cathy, 1925-1970. Actor.
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Jaffe, Sam, 1891-1984. Actor.
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Wallace, Lew, 1827-1905.
Ben-Hur.
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Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
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Warner Home Video (Firm)
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| Added Title |
Ben Hur |
| ISBN |
0790758458: $24.99 |
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9780790758459 |
| Standard No. |
012569550629 |
| Music No. |
65506 Warner Home Video |
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