Ben Hur 1959 Part 1 __full__ -

The film opens with the famous title cards and overture, then shows the silent arrival of the Magi in Bethlehem. This brief prologue signals that Christ’s story will run alongside Judah Ben-Hur’s.

This opening is a bold move for Part 1. Just as the star fades, we smash cut to the bustling streets of Jerusalem under Roman occupation. It is here that we meet the characters that drive the first half of the narrative. ben hur 1959 part 1

: Nearly $16 million, making it the most expensive film produced at the time. The film opens with the famous title cards

: The production used 300 sets across 148 acres at Rome's Cinecittà Studios. : The legendary score was composed by Miklós Rózsa Main Cast of Part 1 Character Significance Charlton Heston Judah Ben-Hur A Jewish prince seeking justice and survival. Stephen Boyd The Roman Tribune and primary antagonist. Jack Hawkins Quintus Arrius The Roman Consul who adopts Judah. Haya Harareet Judah's love interest and the daughter of his steward. Martha Scott Judah's mother. Cathy O'Donnell Judah's sister. Chariot Race Crucifixion Just as the star fades, we smash cut