Ben-Hur : a tale of the Christ / [print] by Lew Wallace ; presented by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer ; screen play by Karl Tunberg ; produced by Sam Zimbalist ; directed by William Wyler. - [Culver City, California] : Turner Entertainment Company ; (c)2000. Burbank, California : Available from Warner Home Video, (c)2000. - 1 videodisc (212 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. - Warner Bros. classics . - Warner Bros. classics. .

Based on the novel by Lew Wallace. Originally released as a motion picture in 1959. Double sided disc must be flipped halfway through. Special features: Side A: cast/crew; feature-length audio commentary by Charlton Heston; side B: cast/crew; feature-length audio commentary by Charlton Heston; Ben-Hur: the making of an epic (behind-the-scenes documentary) ; screen tests ; photo gallery; trailers.

Side A: Overture; feature film (1st half) -- side B. Entr'acte; feature film (2nd half).

Director of photography, Robert L. Surtees ; editors, Ralph E. Winters, John D. Dunning ; music, Miklos Rozsa. Director of photography, Robert L. Surtees ; editors, Ralph E. Winters, John D. Dunning ; music, Miklos Rozsa.

A peace-loving prince of Judea leads his nation against the wrath of the conquering Romans. His self-imposed destiny brings tragedy to himself, and his people, as he learns to fight, love, hate and, finally, forgive.

Northern Mariana IslandsAA rating: G.



National Film Registry selection, 2004; Academy Awards, 1959: Best Picture; Best Director; Best Actor (Heston); Best Supporting Actor (Griffith); Best Art Direction-Set Decoration, Color; Best Cinematography, Color; Best Costume Design, Color; Best Effects, Special Effects; Best Film Editing; Best Music, Scoring of a Dramatic or Comedy Picture; Best Sound.

9780790758459

65506 Warner Home Video


Jesus Christ--Drama.


Bible.--New Testament--Drama.


Slaves--Italy--Rome--Drama.


Historical films.
Religious films.
Epic films.
Fiction films.
Feature films.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.

PN1997.B456.B464 2000 PN1997