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.
Cast:
Charlton Heston, Stephen Boyd, Hugh Griffith, Jack Hawkins, Haya Harareet
Production:
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Judah Ben-Hur
Messala
Scheich Ildirim
Quintus Arrius
Esther
Miriam
Tirzah
Simonides
Balthasar
Pontius Pilatus
Tiberius Caesar
Sextus
Drusus
Malluch
Jewish Slave in the Desert (uncredited)
Roman Officer with Messala (uncredited)