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Judah Ben-Hur is a rich Jewish prince and merchant in Jerusalem at the beginning of the 1st century. Betrayed by his old friend Messala, Judah is sent to the galleys and his mother and sister are thrown into prison. But Judah swears to come back and take revenge.
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Ben-Hur (1959)
212 min
In ancient Judea, a Jewish aristocrat opposing Roman occupation of his homeland reunites with his childhood friend, now a Roman commander — setting in motion a saga of betrayal, adventure, tragedy, revenge, and faith.