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Ben-Hur
1959
Director
William Wyler
Year
1959
Content Rating
TV-PG
Stars
Charlton Heston, Haya Harareet, Jack Hawkins, Stephen Boyd
Languages
🇬🇧 English
Origin Countries
🇺🇸 United States
Synopsis
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.
Major Awards
Overall
6 wins — 1 nomination
Wins (6)
Best Picture
BAFTA Awards (1960)
Best Film from any Source
Golden Globes, USA (1960)
Best Motion Picture - Drama
Academy Awards, USA (1960)
Best Picture
Best Director
Golden Globes, USA (1960)
Best Director
Academy Awards, USA (1960)
Best Director
Best Actor
Academy Awards, USA (1960)
Best Actor in a Leading Role
Nominations (1)
Best Actor
Golden Globes, USA (1960)
Best Actor - Drama