Ben-Hur: The Epic Blockbuster

Ben-Hur is one of the most famous and honored films of all times. Its eleven Oscars only recently were matched by Titanic but certainly for its time the movie was in a category of its own. This film was a remake of an adapted screemplay by General Lew Wallace but never had so much time, money and manpower been put forth in this adaptation nor any other film up until that time. Certainly, Ben-Hur can …

…of Ben-Hur is unmatched in its spectacle and in characters and dialogue. The film direction is magnificent behind William Wyler and the acting was superior with Charlton Heston at the helm. The sheer cost of the film was a marvel itself but brought in audiences and claimed awards making this film a landmark in film history. The epic blockbuster of Ben-Hur will be a favorite among critics and film fans for many year to come.