USA,
1959, 212 min
(Alternative: 203 min)
Directed by:
William WylerScreenplay:
Karl TunbergCinematography:
Robert SurteesComposer:
Miklós RózsaCast:
Charlton Heston, Jack Hawkins, Haya Harareet, Stephen Boyd, Hugh Griffith, Martha Scott, Cathy O'Donnell, Sam Jaffe, Finlay Currie, Frank Thring (more)VOD (3)
Plots(1)
Ben Hur (Charlton Heston) is a Jewish prince who falls out with his close Roman friend (Stephen Boyd) when he refuses to promote Roman rule over his people - his mother and sister are imprisoned and he is enslaved. Hur plans and achieves revenge, but finds true peace when he joins the new following of Jesus Christ. This lavish biblical epic won a record-breaking eleven Oscars and is best known for its exciting chariot race sequence. (Warner Bros. Home Entertainment)
(more)Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Academy Awards
- 1960 - Best Motion Picture of the Year
- 1960 - William Wyler (Best Achievement in Directing)
- 1960 - Charlton Heston (Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role)
- 1960 - Hugh Griffith (Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role)
- 1960 - Robert Surtees (Best Cinematography (Color))
- 1960 - Best Achievement in Film Editing
- 1960 - Miklós Rózsa (Best Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures (Original Score))
- 1960 - Best Achievement in Production Design
- 1960 - Best Achievement in Costume Design
- 1960 - Best Achievement in Visual Effects
- 1960 - Best Sound Mixing
- 1960 - Karl Tunberg (Best Adapted Screenplay)
British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA)
- 1960 - Best Film
Golden Globes
- 1960 - Best Motion Picture – Drama
- 1960 - William Wyler (Best Director)
- 1960 - Stephen Boyd (Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture)
- 1960 - Charlton Heston (Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama)
New York Film Critics Circle Awards
- 1959 - Best Film
- 1959 - William Wyler (Best Director)
- 1959 - Karl Tunberg (Best Screenplay)
The Saturn Awards
- 2006 - Best DVD Classic Film Release