# Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ (1925)

> A monumental silent biblical epic follows an enslaved Judaean prince through exile, survival, and a consuming quest for revenge against his Roman former friend.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/19724

## Facts

- Runtime: 143 min
- Genres: Adventure, Drama, Romance, Action
- Director: Fred Niblo
- Cast: Ramon Novarro, Francis X. Bushman, May McAvoy, Betty Bronson, Claire McDowell, Kathleen Key, Carmel Myers, Nigel De Brulier
- TMDB rating: 7.3/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0016641/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: grandiose, solemn, melodramatic, classic film night, silent cinema marathon

## Synopsis

A tale of revenge and redemption unfolds as a man seeks justice against his former friend turned enemy.

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