Judah Ben-Hur lives as a rich Jewish prince and merchant in Jerusalem at the beginning of the 1st century. Together with the new governor his old friend Messala arrives as commanding officer of the Roman legions. At first they are happy to meet after a long time but their different politic views separate them. During the welcome parade a roof tile falls down from Judah's house and injures the governor. Although Messala knows they are not guilty, he sends Judah to the galleys and throws his mother and sister into prison. But Judah swears to come back and take revenge. Charlton Heston brings a muscular physical and moral presence to his Best Actor Oscar®-winning role of Judah Ben-Hur, a Jewish nobleman in Palestine whose heroic odyssey includes enslavement by the Romans, vengeance against his tormentors during a furious arena chariot race and fateful encounters with Jesus Christ. Best Director Oscar® winner William Wyler masterfully grips the reins of an enduring and spellbinding spectacular. Product DetailsActors: Charlton Heston, Jack Hawkins, Haya Harareet, Stephen Boyd, Hugh Griffith Directors: William Wyler Producers: Sam Zimbalist Format: Widescreen, DVD, NTSCSubtitles: English, French, Spanish Region: Region A/1  Number of discs: 2 Rated: G (General Audience) Studio: Warner Home Video Run Time: 222 minutes