# Ben-Hur (1959)

> A wrongfully condemned Jewish prince wages a sweeping struggle for justice and revenge amid the power of imperial Rome.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/541

## Facts

- Runtime: 212 min
- Genres: History, Drama, Adventure
- Director: William Wyler
- Cast: Charlton Heston, Stephen Boyd, Hugh Griffith, Jack Hawkins, Haya Harareet, Martha Scott, Cathy O'Donnell, Sam Jaffe
- TMDB rating: 7.9/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0052618/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: majestic, solemn, stirring, classic cinema night, historical epic marathon

## Synopsis

A tale of revenge and redemption set against the backdrop of ancient Rome's might.

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