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Ben Hur

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Ben Hur (2003)
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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.When a Jewish prince is betrayed and sent into slavery by a Roman friend, he regains his freedom and comes back for revenge.When a Jewish prince is betrayed and sent into slavery by a Roman friend, he regains his freedom and comes back for revenge.

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  • Director
    • William R. Kowalchuk Jr.
  • Writers
    • Abi Estrin Cunningham
    • Lew Wallace(novel "Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ")
  • Stars
    • Charlton Heston(voice)
    • Duncan Fraser(voice)
    • Scott McNeil(voice)
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  • Director
    • William R. Kowalchuk Jr.
  • Writers
    • Abi Estrin Cunningham
    • Lew Wallace(novel "Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ")
  • Stars
    • Charlton Heston(voice)
    • Duncan Fraser(voice)
    • Scott McNeil(voice)
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    • 3Critic reviews
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    Charlton Heston
    Charlton Heston
    • Ben Huras Ben Hur
    • (voice)
    Duncan Fraser
    Duncan Fraser
    • Messalaas Messala
    • (voice)
    Scott McNeil
    Scott McNeil
    • Jesusas Jesus
    • (voice)
    Gerard Plunkett
    Gerard Plunkett
    • Pontius Pilateas Pontius Pilate
    • (voice)
    Tabitha St. Germain
    Tabitha St. Germain
    • Miriamas Miriam
    • (voice)
    Kathleen Barr
    • Estheras Esther
    • (voice)
    Willow Johnson
    Willow Johnson
    • Tizrahas Tizrah
    • (voice)
    Long John Baldry
    • Balthazaras Balthazar
    • (voice)
    French Tickner
    • Gasparas Gaspar
    • (voice)
    Dale Wilson
    Dale Wilson
    • Sheik Ilderimas Sheik Ilderim
    • (voice)
    Mackenzie Gray
    Mackenzie Gray
    • Rabbias Rabbi
    • (voice)
    Richard Newman
    Richard Newman
    • Quintus Arriusas Quintus Arrius
    • (voice)
    Ian James Corlett
    Ian James Corlett
    • Gesiusas Gesius
    • (voice)
    Michael Dobson
    Michael Dobson
    • Josephas Joseph
    • (voice)
    • (as Michael R. Dobson)
    Lee Tockar
    Lee Tockar
    • Judasas Judas
    • (voice)
    Rob Court
    • Peteras Peter
    • (voice)
    Russell Roberts
    Russell Roberts
    • Roman Merchantas Roman Merchant
    • (voice)
    William Samples
    William Samples
    • Roman Soldieras Roman Soldier
    • (voice)
    • Director
      • William R. Kowalchuk Jr.
    • Writers
      • Abi Estrin Cunningham
      • Lew Wallace(novel "Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ")
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    During the first century A.D., Judah Ben-Hur is a young Hebrew prince thrown into slavery by the Romans after a tragic accident, who wins his way back to his home and a family on a heroic adventure of discovery. Judah's love for a beautiful slave girl is threatened by the bitter conflict dividing two former freinds, and his triumph is set against the backdrop of the historic struggle between a captive people and a mighty empire. From an exciting sea battle and a thundering chariot race to the dramatic events surrounding the life and death of Christ, this is an epic tale of love, redemption, foregiveness and faith to captivate viewers of all ages. —Anonymous
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      Charlton Heston's final film role.
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      Referenced in Diminishing Returns: Ben-Hur (2016)

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    Immortal story about a Jewish condemned to galley slavery , now as cartoon movie
    This cartoon version of renowned story during the time of Christ which was filmed several times , concerning on a Jewish named Ben-Hur results to be an agreeable movie . It stars in a prologue and epilogue narrated by Charlton Heston in his final acting before his death . He explains about numerous Lee Wallace's Ben Hur adaptations , as stage version , silent classic (1926) by Fred Niblo with Ramon Novarro and , of course , the big budget version by William Wyler that won a record of 11 Oscars and was the most expensive picture of its time , being one of the greatest movies of all history .

    The story is well known , a wealthy Jewish nobleman , Ben Hur , and his confrontation to the rough military Messala (role played in Wyler version by Stephen Boyd) , though they were childhood friends . When it happens a sad distress , Ben Hur incurs the hostility his previous friend and is condemned as a galley slave , and his family is sent to prison during several years into a completely locked room . When he's in a galleon as slave rower saves to Quinto Arrio (Jack Hawkins in the Oscarized adaptation) who subsequently appointed him as heir . He returns Palestina where his mother Miriam and sister Tizrah (roles performed in classic version by Martha Scott and Cathy O'Donnell , respectively) are imprisoned at Antonia fortress . This classic tale is added religious issues about Jesus life , as there are described the pilgrimage to Cafarnaum where Jesus takes disciples , his apostles ,the treason by Judas , crucifixion and resurrection . The movie relies on traditional animation , it is partially made by computer generator , as the ship battles and the breathtaking chariot races . The dialogue , animated images , photography , evocative musical score combine to cast a spellbinding animation movie , though it contains some gaps and the animation is imperfect . This motion animated picture was professionally directed by Bill Kowalchuk.
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    • Release date
      • February 15, 2003 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Canada
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Ben Hur: La película animada
    • Production companies
      • Agamemnon Films
      • Goodtimes Entertainment
      • Tundra Productions
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 20 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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