Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ

Erstwhile childhood friends, Judah Ben-Hur and Messala meet again as adults, this time with Roman officer Messala as conqueror and Judah as a wealthy, though conquered, Israelite. A slip of a brick during a Roman parade causes Judah to be sent off as a galley slave, his property confiscated and his mother and sister imprisoned. Years later, as a result of his determination to stay alive and his willingness to aid his Roman master, Judah returns to his homeland an exalted and wealthy Roman athlete. Unable to find his mother and sister, and believing them dead, he can think of nothing else than revenge against Messala.

Tagline

“Amazing! Thrilling! Colossal! Mighty!”

Release Status

Released

Genres

Adventure, Drama, Romance

Director

Fred Niblo

Original Language

EN

What is Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ about?

Erstwhile childhood friends, Judah Ben-Hur and Messala meet again as adults, this time with Roman officer Messala as conqueror and Judah as a wealthy, though conquered, Israelite. A slip of a brick during a Roman parade causes Judah to be sent off as a galley slave, his property confiscated and his mother and sister imprisoned. Years later, as a result of his determination to stay alive and his willingness to aid his Roman master, Judah returns to his homeland an exalted and wealthy Roman athlete. Unable to find his mother and sister, and believing them dead, he can think of nothing else than revenge against Messala.

Who directed Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ?

Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ was directed by Fred Niblo.

When was Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ released?

Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ was released on December 25, 1925.

How long is Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ?

Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ has a runtime of 2h 23m.

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