Ben-Hur
Prince Judah Ben-Hur is condemned to be a galley slave for refusing to be a Roman informant. For three years, he struggles to survive, until he is adopted by Roman admiral Quintus Arrius.
Condemned to almost certain death as a galley slave for refusing to inform against his fellow Jews, Prince Judah Ben-Hur endures the brutalities of slavery for three years until he is adopted by Roman admiral Quintus Arrius.
This begins his legendary return to get his sworn vengeance against his childhood friend, the Roman tribune Messala, for his betrayal.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Judah Ben-Hur | Charlton Heston |
| Quintus Arrius | Jack Hawkins |
| Esther | Haya Harareet |
| Messala | Stephen Boyd |
| Sheik Ilderim | Hugh Griffith |
| Miriam | Martha Scott |
| Tirzah | Cathy O'Donnell |
| Simonides | Sam Jaffe |
| Balthasar | Finlay Currie |
| Pontius Pilate | Frank Thring |
| Drusus | Terence Longdon |
| Tiberius | George Relph |
| Sextus | Andr茅 Morell |
| Physician | John Le Mesurier |
| Director | William Wyler |
| Writer | Karl Tunberg |
| Producer | Sam Zimbalist |
Broadcast
- Fri 2 Jan 2026 14:35
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