Ben-Hur
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Ben-Hur is the fictional story of Judah Ben-Hur who, during the reign of the Roman Emperor Tiberius, is enslaved through the betrayal of his Roman friend Messala. Embittered and vengeful after regaining his freedom, he is redeemed after encountering Jesus and witnessing his crucifixion. Originally a Lew Wallace novel of 1880, the story has been adapted for stage, screen and radio numerous times.
Book, play, musicals and films:
- Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ is an 1880 book by Lew Wallace
- Ben-Hur (play) is an 1899 Broadway play
- Ben-Hur (1907 film) is a 1907 silent film
- Ben-Hur (1925 film) is a 1925 silent film
- Ben-Hur (1959 film) is a 1959 film starring Charlton Heston, and the best-known version
- Ben-Hur, the Musical is a 1999 stage musical that premiered in Orlando, Florida
- Ben-Hur (2003 film) is a 2003 animated film in which Charlton Heston reprises the voice of Ben-Hur
Other:
- Club Sportivo Ben Hur is also the name of a number of Argentine sports clubs, the most important being the one located in Rafaela.
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