Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ (1932)
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Storyline
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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| Original title | Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ |
|---|---|
| Release date | Jan 2, 1932 |
| Status | Released |
| Keywords | revenge, antiquity, silent film, leprosy, sea battle, 1st century, chariot race, galley slave, seductress, enslavement, temptress, nativity |
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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 Jan 2, 1932 (status: Released).
Who directed Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ?
Fred Niblo directed Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ.
What is the TMDB rating of Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ?
Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ has a TMDB rating of 7.3/10 from 117 votes.