Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ

Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ

Amazing! Thrilling! Colossal! Mighty!

7.3 /10 112 votes
December 25, 1925 2h 23m Released

Storyline

Erstwhile childhood friends, Judah Ben-Hur and Messala meet again as adults, this time with Roman officer Messala as conqueror and Judah as a wealthy, though conquered, Israelite. A slip of a brick during a Roman parade causes Judah to be sent off as a galley slave, his property confiscated and his mother and sister imprisoned. Years later, as a result of his determination to stay alive and his willingness to aid his Roman master, Judah returns to his homeland an exalted and wealthy Roman athlete. Unable to find his mother and sister, and believing them dead, he can think of nothing else than revenge against Messala.

Key Information

Director Fred Niblo
Writers Carey Wilson, Lew Wallace
Studio Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Rating 7.3/10
Language EN
Budget $3,900,000

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Cast & Crew

Ramon Novarro

Ramon Novarro

Judah Ben-Hur

Francis X. Bushman

Francis X. Bushman

Messala

May McAvoy

May McAvoy

Esther

Betty Bronson

Betty Bronson

Mary

Claire McDowell

Claire McDowell

Princess of Hur

Kathleen Key

Kathleen Key

Tirzah

Carmel Myers

Carmel Myers

Iras

Nigel De Brulier

Nigel De Brulier

Simonides

Mitchell Lewis

Mitchell Lewis

Sheik Ilderim

Leo White

Leo White

Sanballat

Frank Currier

Frank Currier

Quintus Arrius

Charles Belcher

Charles Belcher

Balthazar

Frequently Asked Questions

Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ was released on December 25, 1925.

The runtime of Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ is 2h 23m.

Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ is a Adventure, Drama, Romance movie.

Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ has a rating of 7.3 out of 10 on TMDB.

Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ was directed by Fred Niblo.

The main cast of Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ includes Ramon Novarro, Francis X. Bushman, May McAvoy.

Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ is originally in English.