Overview
In ancient Judea, a Jewish aristocrat opposing Roman occupation of his homeland reunites with his childhood friend, now a Roman commander — setting in motion a saga of betrayal, adventure, tragedy, revenge, and faith.
Cast
- Charlton Heston as Judah Ben-Hur
- Stephen Boyd as Messala
- Hugh Griffith as Scheich Ildirim
- Jack Hawkins as Quintus Arrius
- Haya Harareet as Esther
- Martha Scott as Miriam
- Cathy O'Donnell as Tirzah
- Sam Jaffe as Simonides
- Finlay Currie as Balthasar
- Frank Thring as Pontius Pilatus