: Ben Hur
: 1959
: Drama
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4/5
: Yes
: William Wyler
: Sam Zimbalist
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The classic Roman epic of Charlton Heston as the man sent into slavery by his friend, and who then vows to get his revenge. The chariot race at the centre of film has become a piece of cinema history. Remember this film was made in 1959 and all the scence are "live" and are not computer generated. The charoiot race is run with real people and horses.
Actors
Charlton Heston
Hugh Griffith
Oscars
Won - Best Picture
Won - Best Actor - Charlton Heston
Won - Best Supporting Actor - Hugh Griffith
Won - Best Director - William Wyler
Won - 7 other Oscars