Ben Meyers’ rating:
4.9|5.0 Stars
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Ben-Hur—a
classic film starring Charlton Heston—ranks on the level of terrific classics
like Gone With The Wind. It’s one of
those movies one never forgets and becomes a film one can re-watch through the
years because it never loses its entertainment value. The story successfully
intermingles several world views with terrific heart, tradition, and compassion
while serving to magnify the importance of justice and goodness over
lawlessness and betrayal. Kudos to the Irene Howard casting department as the
chosen actors and actresses perfectly elevate the film to a superior final
effect.
Film Poster Courtesy of Wikipedia
Storyline
The wealthy,
respected, and honorable Judah Ben-Hur endures betrayal by a good childhood
friend, battles his way from the galleys of a Roman warship to the Roman
chariot racing arenas, and finally wins a return to his family.
Additional Thanks
Thank you to Director
William Wyler for his efforts in directing this film. Thank you to Executive
Producers Sol C. Siegel and Joseph Vogel for making the film possible.
Additional characters/cast include: Quintus Arrius (Jack Hawkins), Esther (Haya
Harareet), Messala (Stephen Boyd), Sheik Ilderimm (Hugh Griffith), Miriam
(Martha Scott), Tirzah (Cathy O’Donnell), Simonides (Sam Jaffe),
Balthasar/Narrator (Finlay Currie), Pontius Pilate (Frank Thring), Drusus
(Terence Longdon), and Tiberius Caesar (George Relph).
Buy a ticket? Yes?
No? Maybe?
Ben Meyers
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