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Writers:
Abi Estrin (writer)
Lew Wallace (novel)
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Release Date:
15 February 2003 (USA) more
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When a Jewish prince is betrayed and sent into slavery by a Roman friend, he regains his freedom and comes back for revenge. full summary | add synopsis
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(2 articles)
The Departed: Those We Lost in 2008
 (From Rope Of Silicon. 21 December 2008, 11:00 PM, PST)

Charlton Heston, Dead At 84
 (From Studio Briefing - Film News. 7 April 2008, 10:36 AM, PDT)

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Homage to a classic more (4 total)

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Charlton Heston ... Ben Hur (voice)

Duncan Fraser ... Messala (voice)
Scott McNeil ... Jesus (voice)

Gerard Plunkett ... Pontius Pilate (voice)
Tabitha St. Germain ... Miriam (voice)
Kathleen Barr ... Esther (voice)
Willow Johnson ... Tizrah (voice)
Long John Baldry ... Balthazar (voice)
French Tickner ... Gaspar (voice)
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This was Charlton Heston's final acting role before his death on April 5, 2008. more
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6 out of 6 people found the following review useful.
Homage to a classic, 7 November 2005
6/10
Author: Giovanni Caci from United Kingdom

This new animated adaptation of Ben Hur, has but one thing to recommend, namely the voice of Charlton Heston. It is delightful to hear his distinguished voice as he reprises his Oscar winning role. The animation is rather on the crude side by Disney standards but as long as you don't watch this expecting too much you won't be disappointed. Having a running length of 75 minutes however liberties have to be taken with the plot as it progresses quickly from scene to scene, although it is supposed to be the most faithful version of Lew Wallace's tale todate.

Highlights include the sea battle and of course the chariot race sequence which are enhanced through cgi but yet again they are only short segments.

Of the other voice actors none are distinguished, but that doesn't matter much as Heston carries the movie and makes it more accessible for a young audience. It is particularly nice to see the role of Christ expanded upon from what we see of him in previous versions.

DVD features though few are nice as we see Heston talking behind the scenes although he looks extremely unwell and frail.

Over all this new animated tale is a small treat for fans of Heston and the story of Ben Hur.

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