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Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ

1925 · Film · 143 min

  • Adventure
  • Drama
  • Romance
  • Action

Plot

Judah Ben-Hur, a wealthy Jewish prince in Jerusalem, is betrayed by his childhood friend, Roman tribune Messala, and wrongfully sent to the galley slaves.

About Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ

Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ is a 1925 American silent epic adventure-drama film directed by Fred Niblo and written by June Mathis based on the 1880 novel of the same name by General Lew Wallace. Starring Ramon Novarro as the title character, the film is the first feature-length adaptation of the novel and second overall, following the 1907 silent short film. In 1997, Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ was selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry by the Library of Congress as being "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant." The film entered the public domain in 2021.

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Cast

  • Ramon NovarroJudah Ben-Hur
  • Francis X. BushmanMessala
  • May McAvoyEsther
  • Betty BronsonMary
  • Claire McDowellPrincess of Hur
  • Kathleen KeyTirzah
  • Carmel MyersIras
  • Nigel De BrulierSimonides
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