Ben Hur

2003 1h 17m EN

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5.6

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★5.6TMDB · 17

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Synopsis

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During the first century A.D., Judah Ben-Hur is a young Hebrew prince who is thrown into slavery by the Romans after a tragic accident. He sets out to win his way back to his home on a heroic journey of discovery. Judah's love for a beautiful slave girl is threatened by the bitter conflict dividing two former friends, and his triumph is set against the backdrop of the historic struggle between a captive people and a mighty empire.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Charlton Heston
Ben Hur (voice)
Duncan Fraser
Messala (voice)
Scott McNeil
Jesus (voice)
Gerard Plunkett
Pontius Pilate (voice)
Tabitha St. Germain
Miriam (voice)
Kathleen Barr
Esther (voice)
Willow Johnson
Tizrah (voice)
Long John Baldry
Balthazar (voice)

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: William R. Kowalchuk Jr.
Writers: Abi Estrin Cunningham
Languages: English
Countries: Canada, United States of America

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RUNTIME

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Tight 77-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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Released 23 years ago.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: Canada, United States of America.

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4 / 8

ERA

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Keith Heffner. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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CAST

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Charlton Heston and Duncan Fraser and Scott McNeil carry the top of the cast.

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7 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0363468 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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8 / 8

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Only 17 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

William R. Kowalchuk Jr. directs. Keith Heffner scores. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Canada, United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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Things worth knowing

1Tight 77-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
2Released 23 years ago.
3International production across 2 countries: Canada, United States of America.
4Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
5Original score by Keith Heffner. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Charlton Heston and Duncan Fraser and Scott McNeil carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt0363468 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 17 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.