TCM gets an early start with director William Wyler‘s Best Picture–winning religious saga Ben-Hur (1959). Starring Charlton Heston in the title role, which scored him the Best Actor Oscar ...

His presence permeates though, elevating the film’s central narrative about one Hebrew prince named Judah Ben-Hur (Charlton Heston) and his personal rivalry with childhood soulmate turned ...

“Ben-Hur” (1959), which celebrated its 65th anniversary this past November, stands as a quintessential example of everything an epic is and should be. Directed by William Wyler, the film’s ...

There was so much for moviegoers to love about the biblical epic “Ben-Hur”: a riveting performance by Charlton Heston in his second major starring role. Hundreds of extras, elaborately clothed ...

Possessing arguably the most comprehensive collection of Ben-Hur memorabilia in the world, for Ken Valles, one thing led to another. And he plans to display his collection Saturday at the Ute Pass ...

I watched Ben-Hur again recently on the Turner Classic ... Judah is next seen as an enslaved oarsman on a Roman war ship. Quintus Arrius (Jack Hawkins), the captain of the fleet, takes a shine ...

Passed away June 10, 2024 at the age of 87. Beloved husband of Candace Ben-Hur (nee Dondero). Cherished father of Gia, Daniel and the late Evan Ben-Hur. Loving grandfather of Jonah and Jennaclaire ...

"The closest comparison was something like 'Ben Hur' - where a long fuse of revenge burns for years and pays off with (no spoiler) the sweetest vengeance," Wright wrote on X. The film will make ...

Based on the 1880 novel “Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ” by Civil War general Lew ... such as on the Roman galley – where enslaved Judah is an “oarsome” oarsman – which gets attacked by pirates who get ...

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