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Ben-Hur

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on BBC Two England

Epic from the season of Oscar winners. Rich prince Judah Ben-Hur rails against his
Roman masters at the time of Christ. Boyhood friend Messala condemns him to an almost certain death as a galley slave, but they are fated to meet again. Widescreen. Review page 58.
Director William Wyler (1959, PG)
Mighty Aphrodite is at 12.10am
The reel story behind ... : page 58

Contributors

Director:
William Wyler
Judah Ben-Hur:
Chartton Heston
Messala:
Stephen Boyd
Esther:
Haya Harareet
Quintus Arrius:
Jack Hawkins
Sheik llderim:
Hugh Griffith
Miriam:
Martha Scott
Source: Radio Times

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