Ben-Hur

1959 · directed by William Wyler

Rating

95/100

Hit

yes

Prestige lists

AFI 100, Oscar Winner

In ancient Judea, a Jewish aristocrat opposing Roman occupation of his homeland reunites with his childhood friend, now a Roman commander — setting in motion a saga of betrayal, adventure, tragedy, revenge, and faith.

Ben-Hur (1959), directed by William Wyler, rates 95/100 — a hit. See how its director, cast and crew rate across their careers.

Cast

• Charlton Heston
• Stephen Boyd
• Hugh Griffith
• Jack Hawkins
• Haya Harareet
• Martha Scott
• Cathy O'Donnell
• Sam Jaffe
• Finlay Currie
• Frank Thring

Crew

• Robert Surtees — Director of Photography
• John D. Dunning — Editor
• Ralph E. Winters — Editor
• Miklós Rózsa — Original Music Composer
• Karl Tunberg — Screenplay

More from William Wyler

1. The Best Years of Our Lives (1946) — 98/100 · hit
2. Wuthering Heights (1939) — 89/100 · hit
3. The Heiress (1949) — 88/100 · hit
4. How to Steal a Million (1966) — 85/100 · hit
5. The Letter (1940) — 84/100 · hit
6. Roman Holiday (1953) — 83/100 · hit

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