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Director William Wyler
Producer Sam Zimbalist
Screenplay Karl Tunberg
Stars Charlton Heston, Jack Hawkins, Haya Harareet, Stephen Boyd, Hugh Griffith, Martha Scott, Cathy O'Donnell, Sam Jaffe
Year Released 1959

Ben-Hur
Ben-Hur

Ben-Hur

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Plot

Judah Ben-Hur is a wealthy Jew who lives in 1st century Jerusalem. His childhood friend, Messala, a Roman, is appointed as tribune of Jerusalem. When a tile is accidentally knocked from the roof of Judah's house, nearly killing the Roman governor, Messala blames Judah.

To set an example to all other Jews, Messala, ignoring any previous friendship, condemns Judah to be a galley slave. Judah swears revenge.

Why in 100 Best?
A true epic - many scenes are on a grand scale - making it a must-see movie.
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