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Guiseppe 2022-03-21 09:01:23

The story takes place in ancient Rome. A subordinate of the new governor of Jerusalem, the tribune Misara triumphantly returned to her hometown and met her childhood friend Ben Hur. As a wealthy and powerful Jewish family, Ben-Hur's words and deeds have a certain weight in his own nation. Misara hoped to use Ben-Hur's influence to control the Jewish minds and subject the Jews to the rule of the Roman Empire. But Ben-Hur refused to betray his nation and compatriots, and the two friends broke up. The new governor led his subordinates to patrol the streets, and Ben Hur's sister accidentally knocked down the tile and smashed the governor while watching it on the roof. Under Misala's conspiracy, Ben-Hur's family was convicted of treason. Since then, Ben-Hur has lost his freedom and news of his family. He was sold to a warship and started a 3-year slave life.

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  • Rebeka 2022-03-23 09:01:24

    Love action movies, with magnificent scenes and finely crafted action scenes, are comparable to today's blockbusters. 1959 can have such a production level. No wonder the standard of Western blockbusters can be so high. The picture is comparable to an oil painting, the story is full, the character lines are clear, it is indeed a first-class standard~!

  • Keyshawn 2022-04-24 07:01:03

    A well-deserved epic blockbuster. Stunning scene, exquisite photography, profound connotation. Eleven Oscars, well deserved

Ben-Hur quotes

  • Messala: Judah, either you help me or you oppose me, you have no other choice. You're either for me or against me!

    Judah Ben-Hur: If that is the choice, then I am against you.

  • Sheik Ilderim: [about his wives] I've got six... no, seven.

    Balthasar: I have counted eight, and that is because he is traveling. At home, he has more.