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.

Top Cast

Charlton HestonJudah Ben-Hur

Stephen BoydMessala

Hugh GriffithScheich Ildirim

Jack HawkinsQuintus Arrius

Haya HarareetEsther

Martha ScottMiriam

Cathy O'DonnellTirzah

Sam JaffeSimonides