Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ (1925)
Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ is a 1925 adventure movie directed by Fred Niblo, with a running time of 2h 23m. It stars Ramon Novarro, Francis X. Bushman and May McAvoy.
Erstwhile childhood friends, Judah Ben-Hur and Messala meet again as adults, this time with Roman officer Messala as conqueror and Judah as a wealthy, though conquered, Israelite. A slip of a brick during a Roman parade causes Judah to be sent off as a galley slave, his property confiscated and his mother and sister imprisoned. Years later, as a result of his determination to stay alive and his willingness to aid his Roman master, Judah returns to his homeland an exalted and wealthy Roman athlete. Unable to find his mother and sister, and believing them dead, he can think of nothing else than revenge against Messala.
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What is Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ about?
Erstwhile childhood friends, Judah Ben-Hur and Messala meet again as adults, this time with Roman officer Messala as conqueror and Judah as a wealthy, though conquered, Israelite. A slip of a brick during a Roman parade causes Judah to be sent off as a galley slave, his property confiscated and his mother and sister imprisoned. Years later, as a result of his determination to stay alive and his willingness to aid his Roman master, Judah returns to his homeland an exalted and wealthy Roman athlete. Unable to find his mother and sister, and believing them dead, he can think of nothing else than revenge against Messala.
When was Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ released?
Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ was released on 25 December 1925.
How long is Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ?
Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ runs 2h 23m.
Who made Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ?
Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ was directed by Fred Niblo.
Where can I watch Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ?
Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ is available on Fawesome, JustWatch TV, Kanopy, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home.
Where to watch Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ
Watch free: Fawesome, JustWatch TV, Kanopy
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
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Cast
- Ramon Novarro as Judah Ben-Hur
- Francis X. Bushman as Messala
- May McAvoy as Esther
- Betty Bronson as Mary
- Claire McDowell as Princess of Hur
- Kathleen Key as Tirzah
- Carmel Myers as Iras
- Nigel De Brulier as Simonides
- Mitchell Lewis as Sheik Ilderim
- Leo White as Sanballat
- Frank Currier as Quintus Arrius
- Charles Belcher as Balthazar