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Ben-Hur

1959 · 212 min · Directed by William Wyler

Judah Ben-Hur, a Palestinian Jew, is battling the Roman empire at the time of Christ. His actions send him and his family into slavery, but an inspirational encounter with Jesus changes everything. He finally meets his rival in a justly famous chariot race and rescues his suffering family.

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fraveu

the charriot scene is absolutely fantastic

Dieguito

Ask anyone what's the movie of a roman slave that gets the opportunity to battle against his roman disaffection in the arena, and they will all say Gladiator. No, it's BEN-HUR! Epic, historical, classic hollywood!

Malte

Epic movie, great acting. Being not a religious person I didn't like the ending though.

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