Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ

Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ

Directed by Fred Niblo
19252hr 23min

In the grand spectacle of "Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ" from 1925, the story of Judah Ben-Hur and Messala unfolds like an ancient tapestry of friendship, betrayal, and redemption. What begins as a reunion between childhood companions takes a sharp turn when a simple accident leads to a drastic change in their fates. Judah, once a wealthy Israelite, finds himself stripped of everything he holds dear, forced into slavery, and separated from his family.

As the years pass, a transformation occurs within Judah, fueled by a desire for vengeance against the man who wronged him. With breathtaking scenes of chariot races and moments of heart-wrenching emotion, this silent epic weaves together themes of justice, sacrifice, and the enduring power of the human spirit. Will Judah's thirst for revenge consume him, or will he discover a path towards forgiveness and redemption? "Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ" invites you to witness a timeless tale of courage and compassion that transcends the boundaries of time and culture.

Cast

Lionel Barrymore

Chariot Race Spectator (uncredited)

Lionel Barrymore

Clark Gable

Roman Guard (uncredited)

Clark Gable

Carole Lombard

Slave Girl (uncredited)

Carole Lombard

Joan Crawford

Chariot Race Spectator (uncredited)

Joan Crawford

Gary Cooper

Roman Guard (uncredited)

Gary Cooper

Mary Pickford

Chariot Race Spectator (uncredited)

Mary Pickford

Myrna Loy

Slave Girl (uncredited)

Myrna Loy

John Barrymore

Chariot Race Spectator (uncredited)

John Barrymore

Lillian Gish

Chariot Race Spectator (uncredited)

Lillian Gish

Bill Elliott

Chariot Race Spectator (uncredited)

Bill Elliott

Noble Johnson

Crowd Member (uncredited)

Noble Johnson

Claire McDowell

Princess of Hur

Claire McDowell

Tom Tyler

Charioteer (uncredited)

Tom Tyler

Frank Currier

Quintus Arrius

Frank Currier

Harold Lloyd

Chariot Race Spectator (uncredited)

Harold Lloyd

John Gilbert

Chariot Race Spectator (uncredited)

John Gilbert

Henry King

Chariot Race Spectator (uncredited)

Henry King

Janet Gaynor

Slave Girl (uncredited)

Janet Gaynor

Carlotta Monti

Slave Girl (uncredited)

Carlotta Monti

Ramon Novarro

Judah Ben-Hur

Ramon Novarro

Francis X. Bushman

Messala

Francis X. Bushman

Sidney Franklin

Chariot Race Spectator (uncredited)

Sidney Franklin

Cliff Lyons

Charioteer (uncredited)

Cliff Lyons

Douglas Fairbanks

Chariot Race Spectator (uncredited)

Douglas Fairbanks

Colleen Moore

Chariot Race Spectator (uncredited)

Colleen Moore

Marion Davies

Chariot Race Spectator (uncredited)

Marion Davies

Dale Fuller

Leo White

Sanballat

Leo White

Clarence Brown

Chariot Race Spectator (uncredited)

Clarence Brown

May McAvoy

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