Ben-Hur

Set in the Roman Empire, 'Ben-Hur' (1959) follows the story of Judah Ben-Hur, a prince falsely accused of treason by his adopted brother Messala. The film traces his journey from a galley slave to a chariot racer, seeking revenge while also finding redemption.

• Costliest film of its time, with a budget of over $15 million.
• Over 1.1 million props were used during production.
• The film won 11 Academy Awards, a record at that time.
• Charlton Heston's son, Fraser, played Ben-Hur's son in the film.
• The chariot race scene took a year to prepare.

• You may conquer the land, you may slaughter the people. But that is not the end. We will rise again.
• Your eyes are full of hate, Forty-One. That's good. Hate keeps a man alive. It gives him strength.
• I would pay you back in kind if I hated you.
• We keep you alive to serve this ship. Row well, and live.
• If you were not a bride, I would kiss you goodbye.