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Ben-Hur
1959
William Wyler
1959·TV-PG·
United States
United StatesAward tierGold
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A Jewish prince is betrayed and sent into slavery by a Roman friend in 1st-century Jerusalem, but it's not long before he regains his freedom and comes back for revenge.
Cast
Charlton Heston·Haya Harareet·Jack Hawkins·Stephen Boyd
Producers
Sol C. Siegel·Joseph Vogel·William Wyler·Sam Zimbalist
Languages
EnglishMajor Awards
7 wins · 2 nominations
Wins (7)
Best Picture
BAFTA Awards (1960)
Best Film from any Source
William Wyler
Golden Globes, USA (1960)
Best Motion Picture - Drama
Academy Awards, USA (1960)
Best Picture
Sam Zimbalist
New York Film Critics Circle Awards (1959)
Best Film
Best Director
Golden Globes, USA (1960)
Best Director
William Wyler
Academy Awards, USA (1960)
Best Director
William Wyler
Best Actor
Academy Awards, USA (1960)
Best Actor in a Leading Role
Charlton Heston
Nominations (2)
Best Director
New York Film Critics Circle Awards (1959)
Best Director
William Wyler
Best Actor
Golden Globes, USA (1960)
Best Actor - Drama
Charlton Heston