Here are five things you probably don’t know about this chariot-tastic classic. Though Ben-Hur was part of the 1950s and ’60s wave of religious epics, it was actually a remake of a 1925 silent film — ...

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For most, it’s simply remembered for that spectacular chariot race filmed in glorious ... narrative about one Hebrew prince named Judah Ben-Hur (Charlton Heston) and his personal rivalry with ...

The highlight of the film's 212 minutes is its now-legendary chariot race, staged largely by stunt expert Yakima Canutt. Ben-Hur's Oscar haul included Best Picture, Best Director for the legendary ...