Title:
Ben-Hur : a tale of the Christ / by Lew Wallace ; presented by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer ; screen play by Karl Tunberg ; produced by Sam Zimbalist ; directed by William Wyler.
ISBN:
9780790758459
9780780673465
Uniform Title:
Ben-Hur (Motion picture : 1959)
Publication Information:
Burbank, Ca. : Warner Home Video, 2000.
©1959
Physical Description:
1 or 2 videodiscs (212 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
General Note:
Special features and enhancements may vary by copy.
Based on the novel by Lew Wallace.
Originally released as a motion picture in 1959.
Special features: Feature-length audio commentary by Charlton Heston ; Ben-Hur : the making of an epic, behind-the-scenes documentary ; screen tests ; photo gallery ; interactive menus ; cast/director career highlights ; theatrical trailers ; scene access.
DVD; region 1, widescreen presentation, Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound (English or French), dual layer, NTSC.
Awards Note:
Winner of 11 Academy Awards in 1959 including Best Picture, Best Actor and Best Director.
Summary:
"A peace-loving prince of Judea leads his nation against the wrath of the conquering Romans. His self-imposed destiny brings tragedy to himself, and his people, as he learns to fight, love, hate and, finally, forgive." -- Container.
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Electronic Access:
imdb listing: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0052618/
Language Note:
In English or dubbed French dialogue; with optional French or Spanish subtitles. English subtitles (SDH) available for people who are deaf or hard of hearing.
Audience:
MPAA rating: G.
Performer:
Charlton Heston, Jack Hawkins, Haya Harareet, Stephen Boyd, Hugh Griffith, Martha Scott, Cathy O'Donnell, Sam Jaffe.
Production Credits:
Director of photography, Robert L. Surtees ; editors, Ralph E. Winters, John D. Dunning ; music, Miklos Rozsa.
Accessibility Note:
English subtitles (SDH) available for people who are deaf or hard of hearing
OCLC Number:
ocm46453041
Availability:
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