Judah Ben-Hur lives as a rich Jewish prince and merchant in Jerusalem at the beginning of the 1st century, during the time Jesus was becoming known for his "radical" teachings. Together with the new governor, his old friend Messala arrives as commanding officer of the Roman legions. At first they are happy to meet after a long time but their different politic views separate them. Judah learns that his friend has changed and has become an arrogant conqueror, full of the grandeur of Rome.
During the welcome parade a brick falls down from Judah's house and barely misses the governor. Although Messala knows that they are not guilty he sends Judah to the galleys and throws his mother and sister into prison. But Judah swears to come back and take revenge. Through fate and good fortune, Judah survives the galleys and manages to return to Jerusalem in the hopes of finding his mother and sister, who were also imprisoned.
But during a sea battle, Ben-Hur saves the life of commander Quintus Arrius (Jack_Hawkins), who, in gratitude, adopts Ben-Hur as his son and gives him full control over his stable of racing horses. Ben-Hur never gives up trying to find his family or exact revenge on Messala. At crucial junctures in his life, he also crosses the path of Jesus, and each time he benefits from it.
The highlight of the film's 212 minutes is its now-legendary chariot race, staged largely by stunt expert Yakima_Canutt. Ben-Hur's Oscar haul included Best Picture, Best Director for the legendary William_Wyler, Best Actor for Heston, and Best Supporting Actor for Welsh actor Hugh_Griffith as an Arab sheik.
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