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Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ (1925)
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8 October 1927 (USA) moreTagline:
The Picture Every Christian Ought to See! morePlot:
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... more | add synopsisAwards:
1 win moreNewsDesk:
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A Blockbuster Even After 75 Years moreCast
(Complete credited cast) | Ramon Novarro | ... | Judah Ben-Hur |
| Francis X. Bushman | ... | Messala |
| May McAvoy | ... | Esther |
| Betty Bronson | ... | Mary |
| Claire McDowell | ... | Princess of Hur |
| Kathleen Key | ... | Tirzah |
| Carmel Myers | ... | Iras |
| Nigel De Brulier | ... | Simonides |
| Mitchell Lewis | ... | Sheik Ilderim |
| Leo White | ... | Sanballat |
| Frank Currier | ... | Quintus Arrius |
| Charles Belcher | ... | Balthazar |
| Dale Fuller | ... | Amrah |
| Winter Hall | ... | Joseph |
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143 min | Germany:151 min (restored version)Country:
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Although the film grossed $9 million on its initial run, its huge cost overruns and the deal with rights-holder Abraham L. Erlanger meant that MGM were unable to make good on their initial $4 million investment. moreGoofs:
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The 2 1/2 hour running time just zips by in a flash, and the viewer actually forgets that they are watching a silent film. It's that good. The naval battle and the chariot race are so realistic you marvel at what filmmakers could do 75 years ago with a big budget in the hands of craftsmen. The acting is very good although the "silent" style seems a little over-acted today. I can't recommend this enough as a rental. Let's not forget our wonderful silent classics.