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Ben-Hur

BBC Two
on BBC Two England

Oscar-winning historical epic, starring Charlton Heston.
Atthetimeof Christ , wealthy prince Judah Ben-Hur sets himself up against the tyranny of his Roman masters. He's separated from his family and condemned to almost certain death as a galley slave by his childhood friend Messala. But Ben-Hur and Messala are fated to meet again. Review page SL
Director William Wyler (1959, PG)
(AD) Film Highlights: page 48

Contributors

Unknown:
Charlton Heston.
Unknown:
Atthetimeof Christ
Director:
William Wyler
Judah Ben-Hur:
Charlton Heston
Messala:
Stephen Boyd
Esther:
Haya Harareet
QuintusArrius:
Jack Hawkins
Sheik llderim:
Hugh Griffith
Miriam:
Martha Scott
Tirzah:
Cathy O'Donnell
Source: Radio Times

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