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Ben-Hur a tale of the Christ Cover Image DVD

Ben-Hur a tale of the Christ

Boyd, Stephen 1931-1977 (Actor). Griffith, Hugh 1912-1980 (Actor). Harareet, Haya 1931- (Actor). Hawkins, Jack 1910-1973 (Actor). Heston, Charlton (Actor). Jaffe, Sam 1891-1984 (Actor). O'Donnell, Cathy 1925-1970 (Actor). Scott, Martha 1914-2003 (Actor). Tunberg, Karl (Screenwriter). Wallace, Lew 1827-1905 Ben-Hur. (Added Author). Wyler, William 1902-1981 (Director). Zimbalist, Sam (Producer). Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. (Added Author). Warner Home Video (Firm) (Added Author). Charlton Heston, Jack Hawkins, Haya Harareet, Stephen Boyd, Hugh Griffith, Martha Scott, Cathy O'Donnell, Sam Jaffe. (Cast).

Summary: A peace-loving prince of Judea leads his nation against the wrath of the conquering Romans. His self-imposed destiny brings tragedy to himself, and his people, as he learns to fight, love, hate and, finally, forgive.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9780790758459
  • ISBN: 0790758458
  • Physical Description: 1 videodisc (212 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
    videodisc
    videorecording
  • Edition: Widescreen.
  • Publisher: [Culver City, Calif.] : Turner Entertainment Co., [2000]
  • Distributor: Burbank, CA : Warner Home Video.

Content descriptions

General Note:
Based on the novel by Lew Wallace.
Double sided disc must be flipped halfway through.
Originally released as a motion picture in 1959.
Special features: Side A: cast/crew; feature-length audio commentary by Charlton Heston; side B: cast/crew; feature-length audio commentary by Charlton Heston; Ben-Hur: the making of an epic (behind-the-scenes documentary) ; screen tests ; photo gallery; trailers.
Formatted Contents Note: Side A: Overture; feature film (1st half) -- side B. Entr'acte; feature film (2nd half).
Creation/Production Credits Note: Director of photography, Robert L. Surtees ; editors, Ralph E. Winters, John D. Dunning ; music, Miklos Rozsa.
Participant or Performer Note: Charlton Heston, Jack Hawkins, Haya Harareet, Stephen Boyd, Hugh Griffith, Martha Scott, Cathy O'Donnell, Sam Jaffe.
Target Audience Note:
MPAA rating: G.
System Details Note:
DVD, NTSC; region 1; Widescreen format; double-sided disc.
Language Note:
English (5.1 surround) or French (surround stereo) language soundtracks with optional subtitles in English, French, Spanish, and Portuguese ; closed-captioned in English for the hearing impaired.
Awards Note:
National Film Registry selection, 2004; Academy Awards, 1959: Best Picture; Best Director; Best Actor (Heston); Best Supporting Actor (Griffith); Best Art Direction-Set Decoration, Color; Best Cinematography, Color; Best Costume Design, Color; Best Effects, Special Effects; Best Film Editing; Best Music, Scoring of a Dramatic or Comedy Picture; Best Sound.

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Genre: Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
Religious films.
Historical films.
Feature films.
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  • 2 of 2 copies available at Harnett County Library.

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Angier Public Library DVD F Ben (Text) 33632002161595 Adult Video Available -
Harnett County Main Library DVD F Ben (Text) 33630004136912 Adult Video Available -
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