Ben-Hur

Plot Summary

In 26 AD, Judah Ben-Hur, a Jew in ancient Judea, opposes the occupying Roman empire. Falsely accused by a Roman childhood friend-turned-overlord of trying to kill the Roman governor, he is put into slavery and his mother and sister are taken away as prisoners.

Top Cast

Charlton Heston Judah Ben-Hur

Stephen Boyd Messala

Hugh Griffith Scheich Ildirim

Jack Hawkins Quintus Arrius

Haya Harareet Esther