I agree. I remember watching it in the 60's being around 10 years old, and the scene at the end of the movie, where his mother and sister are taking shelter from the storm during the crucifixion of Jesus - the camera shows their faces being healed of the leprosy as the thunder and lightning is all around them. This scene caused a very deep sense of compassion and love for the gift that He gave us. And other deeper feelings I cannot explain. It has been with me my entire life, and now, I am dedicated to it wholeheartedly. Waiting for His soon returning. Oh what a glorious day that will be!
They will never make productions like this again! This truly was the glory days for Hollywood. During a time when things were so much better in America. Thankfully we have these great pictures to watch forever and I still watch this one along with all the great Easter pictures.
America is a continent just like Africa, Europe and Asia. The US is only one county in America just like Spain is only one country in Europe. It cannot be all that hard to say the US instead.
In 1959 there was Jim Crow, disenfranchisement, gender discrimination, planes crashing at frightening rates and with cars lacking safety harnesses the highways were painted red. So much for things being done "better" in America then.
A major newspaper columnist recently wrote "most action films of today revolve around blatant violence. Ben Hur has an aura of holiness and a sense of grandeur totally missing today. The story is there all in itself. It was just told in a manner fitting to the reverence and awe it deserves.
Maybe, just maybe that's the case because it is not politically correct these days to believe in our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. The story is not just a story. It is the truth. And he's coming back, soon, very soon.
this is without a doubt the greatest movie ever made, you never get tired of watching it and the music of Miklos Rosa is for me the greatest movie score of all time it's timeless and beautiful and moving, and the acting and directing was unbelievable, truly one of the greats.
My favorite movie of all time. I was born the year it came out, 1959. The cast, music (Miklos Rosza is the best of all time), cinematography, storyline, like cinema will NEVER be again.
My wife first saw this film as a 11yr old and has watched it every year since she is now 71 the greatest film of all time God bless all those who played there part in this historic marvel 🙏
Agreed. Since Heston was the principal star in both Ben Hur and The Ten Commandments, and since they were both biblical spectacles that came out within a couple years of each other, those two films are often compared to each other. But there is really NO comparison; The Ten Commandments was a very good movie and certainly one of the best pictures of the year it came out, but it really comes off at times almost as a documentary and it is not terribly thought-provoking. But Ben-Hur was quite simply a cinematic masterpiece, one of the greatest motion pictures ever made and certainly the finest biblical epic of all time. It grabs your attention and holds it from start to finish. If you go to the bathroom for 5 minutes during The Ten Commandments it is really no big deal, but for Ben-Hur you do not want to miss a second!! And it is a VERY thought-provoking film, one which you will continue to think about your entire life after seeing it and think about what is truly important in life.
We finally get to see what Jesus liked like in Ben Hur! Ever since I was a little girl, I always wondered what his face looked like! Thank you for this. It was beautiful!
Together with the 10 commandments, Qua Vadis and a few other spectacular films, Ben Hur is a film that is timeless. Great acting, the film music is to die for. I'm 61 now and these movies never get boring. It had to be an intensive job to make such a film.
History about a true Historic moment in time, depicted in over 3.5 hours. Amazing on all spectrums of filmmaking production and quality in special effects, acting, action, clothing, narration, cast. - 1 for the ages, one of the greatest films ever. J.P.
Amazing movie! .. I was around 6 when we all saw this at a drive in theater... Beautiful score: touching to the Soul..... Great Chemistry.. Thanks for posting🙏😄
I was 8 the first time I saw it and it has affected my entire life. It affected me so deeply that I can’t really express it. I will never cease to love it and the people, all gone now, who brought it to life and gave it to me. I love it like no other movie i have ever seen. I watch it still every Christmas and every Easter. It is immortal.
Tenho 71 anos, assisti Ben Hur aos 11anos , pela primeira vez. Assisto ate hoje, com a mesma emoção. É o maior filme, de todos os tempos. Simplesmente ESPETACULAR. CHARLTON HESTON , incomparável.
This was on the TV in my wife’s room in the hospital, it was Easter Sunday she had just went through a 12 hour labor with our first child a boy that boy now a man is almost 38 years old so this movie holds a special place in my heart every time I watch it I go back in time watching my young wife and son sleeping peacefully in that hospital room at 2 in the morning.
Ben Hur along with the Ten Commandments are two of the greatest motion pictures of all time . The acting , directing and soundtrack have no equal in cinema . The film immerses you in the action with trumpets ,thundering hoof steps and a finale that will make you cry . The late 1950's produced some of the finest films ever to be made. Thank you for uploading this behind the scenes peak and stills from it's production . The true golden age of Hollywood .
.…except for the jealousy of certain people/factions’, it should’ve won an Oscar for Best Adapted Screenplay………making its’ tally 12 out of possible 12 awards. Shame………
@@RFED2O ……thank you for that! IMO, it’s still THE most honoured film of all time. I know others’ have won 11, BUT they didn’t win any for ACTING, which is a higher AMPAS Category than CGI! Between 1966-1996, I’d the honour, & privilege of meeting Mr Charlton Heston, & his beautiful wife, Lydia, many times’. They were a such down-to-earth people, fantastic to converse with, well educated, & extremely knowledgeable on many subjects’. They’re both gone now. RIP……
Phenomenal film. Great actors, producers and most important of all, music composer Miklos Rozsa. This film wouldn't be same without his magnificent talent.
If you listen carefully to the music at the start of the Roman slave ship segment, Rozsa borrowed the initial melody from Gustav Holt’s Mars theme from The Planets. It sends a chill down one’s spine.
……Mr Heston was originally slotted to get ‘Messala’ part, as Director Wyler had liked his work in film ‘The Big Country’ (1958). When other actors’ eg Burt Lancaster, Leslie Nielsen et al, tried out for role as ‘Ben-Hur’, but didn’t get the part, Wyler then screen tested Mr Heston. The rest, as is said, is history………
Not sure the younger generation understand the sheer magnitude of Ben Hur,Chuck Heston must be in almost every sketch,just imagine how hard that must be to do
Indeed...Charlton Heston was not only a finely skilled and trained actor (grad of Northwestern), but his commitment to excellence and his work ethic were exemplary! Heston was + will always be one of the GREATS in this art form and industry -- when films of true merit w/biblical, historic and social significance were made, unlike much of today. No surprise he became a long-elected head of the Screen Actors' Guild. TY, CH, for sharing your gifts! 💞💞💞
Or that the chariot race took 6 months to film!!! That's awesome. I saw this movie when it first came out. I was 12 and it had a huge impact on me! Saw it on a class trip to NYC in a fabulous theater!
Back when movie sound tracks were much more than a simple soundtrack. You felt the movie through this music and completes your escape back to that time in history. What a movie!
I was only 3 when the movie was released, but watched it dozens of times over the years. So many good quotes, but the one at the end moved me the most. "I felt His voice take the sword out of my hand.” Powerful statement. We need that today more than ever.
I too. have seen the film many, many times. First saw it at the Egyptian Theater in Hollywood at age of 8. A few years back I began to notice how the writers and probably Wyler as well worked a very nice motif into the film: the use of "hands". The movie begins with the camera moving in to the Creation of Adam fresco ending with closeup of the two hands about to meet at the moment of creation. The image returns in the desert when Christ gives water to Judah. Several shots of Judah's hands as he gazes at Esther's slave ring. Another recurring image of two hands at the crucifixion: Close up of Christ's nailed hand on the cross and quick cut to Esther looking at Miriam's cured hand in the cave. And, as you noted, the movie ends as it began - with, in this case, the word "hand." Would no doubt have won a twelfth Oscar (screenplay) had it not been for the unfortunate bitter fight and controversy over the credit for the screenplay in which Christopher Fry was not given co-writing credit.
My all time favorite movie!! It came out when I was in high school and meant the world to me and my friends. We used to organize Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter viewings. I miss those days. Thus movie was a Frye religious experience
It's movie made once in a life time when everything works to perfection; direction, cinematography, acting, stunts, dialogues and of course music. Out of 3 attempts in making of Ben Hur, 1959 has to be the greatest.
Greatest film ever made. Saw this when it was released, I was 10 years old. I’m now 73 and no film has ever topped this. It was more than a film, it was an experience and still is to this day. I’ve watched it countless times over my lifetime and it is as powerful now as it was for that ten year old boy in 1959.
Again BEST movie ever made!! I wateched over ten times over the years! I would see It again and again!! How touching to see Jesús giving water to Ben Hur!! I don't think web can see a movie like this anymore!! It has magnificent!!! see
I was 13 yrs when I saw this Movie back in Manila Philippines. My family took me to a movie house on the same month I was coming to America, December 1959. I didn’t even speak English then. I was just a kid. The line was very long for people to get in to watch the movie, just like The Ten Commandments. Only few movie house could show it (first class theater only. It ran for about 13 weeks straight or more in one theater. Amazing show.
EXACTLY!! I, too, was 10 when I first saw it and am now 73, having seen it at least 40 times. That incomparable, never-to-be-equaled score always magically brings me back to Sunday, February 14, 1960 when I first saw it at the Loew’s State theater on Broadway in New York City
"Ben-Hur" has always been one of my favorite films. As an historian, I appreciate it because it gives me a glimpse of what life MAY hav been like 2,000 years ago. However, these stills show the preparation that went into the making of the film. But finally, it is a total tribute to the professionalism of Hollywood. Producer Sam Zimbalist was Jewish, yet he was responsible for this film as well as "Quo Vadis." Director William Wyler was an Alsatian Jew who left Germany just before the rise of Hitler. Composer Miklos Rosza was a Hungarian Jew. Could any Hollywood "Christian" film music have stirred the hearrts of Christians more? Yet, all three of these men were important parts of creating the greatest Christian epic films of all time.
I recognize the background music. (It was played for about the first 3 and a half minutes) But It wasn't from "Ben Hur". It was from a Kirk Douglas Production - starring Douglas & Tony Curtis - "the Vikings".
@@OnePost909 Yes you have passed the test, 1958. I suppose it is merely an error by the author in any case it is still a fine piece which I believe number 42 would appreciate.
@@suenatalizia7868 - I beg to differ ... unless it was used on both films. e.g. The Soundtrack from the Danie Day Lewis version of "the Last of the Mohicans" has been use in other movies. And of course, the John Williams Superman Theme which introduces every Universal Studio movie.
Charlton Heston was America's most epic actor! He truly elevated all of the legends he portrayed! Ben Hur is one of history's greatest films. The soundtrack, photography and scale are monumental!! Thanks for sharing this great video!!
The great epic movies are a thing of the past but this movie is timeless on so many levels. It has a fast moving and exciting plot, action packed battle and chariot race scenes , a beautiful love story , trmendous sound track and a moral compass that leaves the viewers with an uplifting feel when the movie ends. Who could ask for more? Greatest movie ever.
Thank you for this beautiful behind the scenes peak of the movie Ben Hur one of my all time favorite movies, which so well depicted a "A Tale of the Christ".
Certainly, a great epic movie that amazed the whole world at its time, and even today it still does. William Wyler and his team really did an unbeatable work. And the soundtrack of Miklos Rozsa could not be more beautiful and suggestive.
The Most incredible movie ever made ! I Remember watching this in the 70s as a young teenager & being blow away by the Chariot race, still has the same affect on me today, Thanks so much for this amazing look behind the scenes Absolutely loved this !
I've watched this movie many times but reading the book was an unfgettable experience. If you haven't read it and love this movie get a copy and read it now. The detail is mind blowing.
Just watched this movie again on Easter Sunday without doubt a masterpiece I cry every time at the water scene, the finest actors and the chariot race is breathtaking.it’s truly stood the test of time, we watched it with the whole family some had never seen it before. Wonderful
The music is from Vinkings, the 1958s movie. Its wonderfull, but whats the relatioship between this and Ben Hur? Kirk Douglas and Tony Curtis. There is no any actual movie like these...
Mi película favorita de los tiempos bíblicos . Cada Semana Santa la veo desde que la vi por primera vez ❤a los 8 años con mi papá en un cine y vuelvo a emocionarme , maravillosa producción 👏🏻👏🏻
Interesante SÍNTESIS de escenas "fuera de cámara"... Pensar que hasta HOY, esta película sigue siendo la mejor y más MONUMENTAL de TODOS los TIEMPOS en el Arte del CINE, y todo esto con las enormes limitaciones tecnológicas de aquellos años de la década de los 60... Casi nos resulta INCREÍBLE lo que los humanos PODEMOS realizar!!!!! Vi esta grandiosa Obra cuando tenía 13 o 14 años de edad aquí en mi ciudad de Cuco-Perú.
Exato ! mesmo com as limitações tecnológicas da época, ainda hoje é uma película fantástica ! Não podemos esquecer da espetacular trilha sonora, elaborada pelo grande compositor e maestro " Miklós Rosza ". Grande abraço !
Dificilmente podemos ver otra produccion como BenHur y actuaciones como las de Charlton Heston, todos estuvieron soberbios, pero el y Stephen Boyd.....Unicas!!!
I really and truly love this movie and it is my very favorite. The music is amazing and the end of it, when Juda sees God's grace and mercy first hand, always fills my eyes with tears. And when Jesus give him water to live, I always loose it to tears when I see that. This movie is an absolute classic and the directors and actors and musicians that made it such a classic are gone and their like may never be seen again. And yes, if I am able, I will watch it again tomorrow.
God spoke and still speaking through this movie ... masterpieces with the Ten Commandments of another time .. but God is still God and will fulfill the purpose of His plan ... good to ear all the comments... God bless you all
Interesante SÍNTESIS de escenas "fuera de cámara"... Pensar que hasta HOY, esta película sigue siendo la mejor y más MONUMENTAL de TODOS los TIEMPOS en el Arte del CINE, y todo esto con las enormes limitaciones tecnológicas de aquellos años de la década de los 60... Casi nos resulta INCREÍBLE lo que los humanos PODEMOS realizar!!!!! Vi esta grandiosa Obra cuando tenía 13 o 14 años de edad aquí en mi ciudad de Cuco-Perú.
I remember this as the first non-amimated movie I ever saw. It's my lifetime favorite. In 1995, I told Mr. Heston that at a book signing for his autobiography. (We were told not to speak to him.) He looked up at me and I believe he felt my sincerity. That's true!
Just so Happy to have seen the behind the scenes of My Favorite Film of all time Ben-Hur. I just love all the Actors and the Director and many others who made this film special.
Without a doubt, BEN-HUR will remain one of the BEST Films ever made! Incomparable, impeccable in sooo many ways - a classic story of Redemption and Resurrection, the cast, esp'ly Charlton Heston, who was BORN for that part, if not others, the director, the visionary, William Wilder, the art director and crew that brought it to life! I love this film, the Spiritual messages of this film, everything... This movie never ceases to give me goosebumps, stirs my heart and spirit! TY to you all... 💞✝️💞
A fascinating and compelling look at one of the greatest films of all time. William Wyler is one of the five best directors of all time. For me, he was the greatest. The Best Years of Our Lives, Roman Holiday and Ben Hur just to name three o his Masterpieces
This is excellent to watch.... clothing the actors of epic films.... gosh what an insight !! what 70years on... Every actor in this film was supurb! I want to thank them for giving me the pleasure of enjoying the story, and a compelling "religious" story. May God pour his Grace on them.
I was 3y old when I first saw this amazing epic film . I couldn't tell you how many times I've watched it ... even now i get so emotional 😓 The best film I've ever seen !!! ❤❤
I was 6 years old when it came out and my parents dragged me to the drive in to see it. I only made through the first hour before I passed out in the back seat of our volkswagen (doodlebug). That was a long movie. Still think it probably has the greatest musical score of the 20th Century. Miklos Rozsa outdid himself with that one, and he did so many over the years.
This movie changed my life. It was a true spiritual experience. 60 years later I still get tears watching Jesus give Ben HUR water. Kills me!
I agree. I remember watching it in the 60's being around 10 years old, and the scene at the end of the movie, where his mother and sister are taking shelter from the storm during the crucifixion of Jesus - the camera shows their faces being healed of the leprosy as the thunder and lightning is all around them. This scene caused a very deep sense of compassion and love for the gift that He gave us. And other deeper feelings I cannot explain. It has been with me my entire life, and now, I am dedicated to it wholeheartedly. Waiting for His soon returning. Oh what a glorious day that will be!
@@susannahfox7188 That was always my favorite part! 💖
@@shimmyhinnah Good to hear it has moved others like me too! Blessings!
And the centurion's look! This movie is superb!
The music is perfect in that scene.
Prince Judah Ben Hur! What a majestic movie! To God be the Glory!!
Ben Hur is one of favorite movies - I have watched Ben Hur more than 10 times
i am 61 years old and never get tired of watching this movie. i have seen it at least 20 times.
Every time there are new findings and it spiritually talks to me. Praise the Lord!
I’m 63, years and remember this movie as a right of passage growing up.
I have an Easter tradition to watch Ben Hur. I was in 5th grade the first time I watched it on the big screen. It touched my soul.
Leider ist er in den letzten Jahren zu Ostern nicht mehr gezeigt worden.
They will never make productions like this again! This truly was the glory days for Hollywood. During a time when things were so much better in America. Thankfully we have these great pictures to watch forever and I still watch this one along with all the great Easter pictures.
America is a continent just like Africa, Europe and Asia. The US is only one county in America just like Spain is only one country in Europe. It cannot be all that hard to say the US instead.
@@rthelionheart WHAT ?
@@InFltSvc what what?.
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In 1959 there was Jim Crow, disenfranchisement, gender discrimination, planes crashing at frightening rates and with cars lacking safety harnesses the highways were painted red. So much for things being done "better" in America then.
A major newspaper columnist recently wrote "most action films of today revolve around blatant violence. Ben Hur has an aura of holiness and a sense of grandeur totally missing today. The story is there all in itself. It was just told in a manner fitting to the reverence and awe it deserves.
Don't forget sex !
Maybe, just maybe that's the case because it is not politically correct these days to believe in our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. The story is not just a story. It is the truth. And he's coming back, soon, very soon.
@@susannahfox7188 if you read the book you will see immediately the title is actually “Ben Hur A Story of the Christ “!
@@GeneRogers-lo1qy Yes, I remember they say that in the introduction to the movie. But good to point it out! Most people zoom right past that!
Pure majesty!!!Enough said!!!
I can watch this movie all the time. Nothing has ever been made better.
this is without a doubt the greatest movie ever made, you never get tired of watching it and the music of Miklos Rosa is for me the greatest movie score of all time it's timeless and beautiful and moving, and the acting and directing was unbelievable, truly one of the greats.
My favorite movie of all time. I was born the year it came out, 1959. The cast, music (Miklos Rosza is the best of all time), cinematography, storyline, like cinema will NEVER be again.
The beauty of this movie is how well it stands up to this day. It really does.
All-time movie, I watched it last week during Passover celebrations. 😇😇
Masterpiece!!.
My wife first saw this film as a 11yr old and has watched it every year since she is now 71 the greatest film of all time God bless all those who played there part in this historic marvel 🙏
This was one of the greatest movies ever made, with Charleston Heston , a superb actor.
Charlton.
I TOTALLY agree with you!!!🌹🌸🏵
Nonsense, Charlton Heston would have been better!
Sidney Poitier would have been much more realistic, however!
Agreed. Since Heston was the principal star in both Ben Hur and The Ten Commandments, and since they were both biblical spectacles that came out within a couple years of each other, those two films are often compared to each other. But there is really NO comparison; The Ten Commandments was a very good movie and certainly one of the best pictures of the year it came out, but it really comes off at times almost as a documentary and it is not terribly thought-provoking. But Ben-Hur was quite simply a cinematic masterpiece, one of the greatest motion pictures ever made and certainly the finest biblical epic of all time. It grabs your attention and holds it from start to finish. If you go to the bathroom for 5 minutes during The Ten Commandments it is really no big deal, but for Ben-Hur you do not want to miss a second!! And it is a VERY thought-provoking film, one which you will continue to think about your entire life after seeing it and think about what is truly important in life.
It is really interesting to see these rare stills of behind the scenes, from one
of the greatest movies ever made.
We finally get to see what Jesus liked like in Ben Hur! Ever since I was a little girl, I always wondered what his face looked like!
Thank you for this. It was beautiful!
Together with the 10 commandments, Qua Vadis and a few other spectacular films, Ben Hur is a film that is timeless. Great acting, the film music is to die for. I'm 61 now and these movies never get boring. It had to be an intensive job to make such a film.
History about a true Historic moment in time, depicted in over 3.5 hours. Amazing on all spectrums of filmmaking production and quality in special effects, acting, action, clothing, narration, cast. - 1 for the ages, one of the greatest films ever. J.P.
Amen!
Las otras no se le comparan
Ben Hur es única
Ben Hur and the 10 Commandments they are of the best movies ever made
ben hur edges ten commandments for me.
Charlton Heston was my platonic love for years. Greetings from Barranquilla, Colombia
Amazing movie! ..
I was around 6 when we all saw this at a drive in theater...
Beautiful score: touching to the Soul.....
Great Chemistry..
Thanks for posting🙏😄
I was 8 the first time I saw it and it has affected my entire life. It affected me so deeply that I can’t really express it. I will never cease to love it and the people, all gone now, who brought it to life and gave it to me. I love it like no other movie i have ever seen. I watch it still every Christmas and every Easter. It is immortal.
Ditto.
Ditto
It has always been my very favorite
Tenho 71 anos, assisti Ben Hur aos 11anos , pela primeira vez. Assisto ate hoje, com a mesma emoção. É o maior filme, de todos os tempos. Simplesmente ESPETACULAR. CHARLTON HESTON , incomparável.
THE GREATEST EPIC FILM EVER MADE.
I have seen this movie probably more than 100 times and I still get nervous and happy , it is a work of art
This was on the TV in my wife’s room in the hospital, it was Easter Sunday she had just went through a 12 hour labor with our first child a boy that boy now a man is almost 38 years old so this movie holds a special place in my heart every time I watch it I go back in time watching my young wife and son sleeping peacefully in that hospital room at 2 in the morning.
Your story had me in tears. Blessings
What a lovely story. What did you call your son?
Now that is a beautiful thing the way you described that. Wow!
@@pompeymcc3531 "Offspring"
Ben Hur along with the Ten Commandments are two of the greatest motion pictures of all time . The acting , directing and soundtrack have no equal in cinema . The film immerses you in the action with trumpets ,thundering hoof steps and a finale that will make you cry . The late 1950's produced some of the finest films ever to be made. Thank you for uploading this behind the scenes peak and stills from it's production . The true golden age of Hollywood .
There are 11 million reasons why Ben Hur won 11 Oscar's....
.…except for the jealousy of certain people/factions’, it should’ve won an Oscar for Best Adapted Screenplay………making its’ tally 12 out of possible 12 awards. Shame………
@@elizabethroberts6215 Yes course totally agree 💯
@@RFED2O ……thank you for that! IMO, it’s still THE most honoured film of all time. I know others’ have won 11, BUT they didn’t win any for ACTING, which is a higher AMPAS Category than CGI!
Between 1966-1996, I’d the honour, & privilege of meeting Mr Charlton Heston, & his beautiful wife, Lydia, many times’. They were a such down-to-earth people, fantastic to converse with, well educated, & extremely knowledgeable on many subjects’. They’re both gone now. RIP……
One of the most amazing films of all time.
BEST MOVE OF ALL TIMES , WE NEVER SEE ANOTHE ONE LIKE IT .
Phenomenal film. Great actors, producers and most important of all, music composer Miklos Rozsa. This film wouldn't be same without his magnificent talent.
Just the music in this clip is so wonderful.
Yes. He added emotional depth to the movie
If you listen carefully to the music at the start of the Roman slave ship segment, Rozsa borrowed the initial melody from Gustav Holt’s Mars theme from The Planets. It sends a chill down one’s spine.
@@dschmid8845 Indeed! 🙏🏼
Isn't the first 4 minutes of music or so from "The Vikings?"
Charlton Heston was perfect for the role as Ben Hur, This epic film was directed by a master of his craft !
ABSOLUTELY!!! 🌹🌸🏵
……Mr Heston was originally slotted to get ‘Messala’ part, as Director Wyler had liked his work in film ‘The Big Country’ (1958).
When other actors’ eg Burt Lancaster, Leslie Nielsen et al, tried out for role as ‘Ben-Hur’, but didn’t get the part, Wyler then screen tested Mr Heston.
The rest, as is said, is history………
Olhem o físico do atorCharlton Heston !Espetacular!!
Charlton Heston one of my favorite actor.BEN HUR one of the best film of all time.
Not sure the younger generation understand the sheer magnitude of Ben Hur,Chuck Heston must be in almost every sketch,just imagine how hard that must be to do
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Indeed...Charlton Heston was not only a finely skilled and trained actor (grad of Northwestern), but his commitment to excellence and his work ethic were exemplary!
Heston was + will always be one of the GREATS in this art form and industry -- when films of true merit w/biblical, historic and social significance were made, unlike much of today. No surprise he became a long-elected head of the Screen Actors' Guild.
TY, CH, for sharing your gifts! 💞💞💞
Or that the chariot race took 6 months to film!!! That's awesome. I saw this movie when it first came out. I was 12 and it had a huge impact on me! Saw it on a class trip to NYC in a fabulous theater!
Whyler in his contract refused to shoot the race ! Nervous breakdown ahead!
Back when movie sound tracks were much more than a simple soundtrack. You felt the movie through this music and completes your escape back to that time in history. What a movie!
unfortunately that music is from a different movie
Yes from The Vikings...Kirk Douglas, Tony Curtis....
I was only 3 when the movie was released, but watched it dozens of times over the years. So many good quotes, but the one at the end moved me the most. "I felt His voice take the sword out of my hand.” Powerful statement. We need that today more than ever.
I too. have seen the film many, many times. First saw it at the Egyptian Theater in Hollywood at age of 8. A few years back I began to notice how the writers and probably Wyler as well worked a very nice motif into the film: the use of "hands". The movie begins with the camera moving in to the Creation of Adam fresco ending with closeup of the two hands about to meet at the moment of creation. The image returns in the desert when Christ gives water to Judah. Several shots of Judah's hands as he gazes at Esther's slave ring. Another recurring image of two hands at the crucifixion: Close up of Christ's nailed hand on the cross and quick cut to Esther looking at Miriam's cured hand in the cave. And, as you noted, the movie ends as it began - with, in this case, the word "hand." Would no doubt have won a twelfth Oscar (screenplay) had it not been for the unfortunate bitter fight and controversy over the credit for the screenplay in which Christopher Fry was not given co-writing credit.
Amen
There will never be another movie like Ben Hur, ever.
This and Lawrence of Arabia have secured a very special place in my heart
i agree, my favorite film of all time.
Stephen Boyd. Beyond beautiful!
Thank you! I love those films with the Roman background. Quo Vadis, Spartacus, et al...
My all time favorite movie!! It came out when I was in high school and meant the world to me and my friends. We used to organize Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter viewings. I miss those days. Thus movie was a Frye religious experience
A true religious experience *
Halloween you totally missed! Wow, shame on you.
My very favorite movie too! I was overwhelmed by it when I first saw it as a 16-year-old
My all time top favorite movie ever. Watched at least once per year! ❤️
The BEST film I ever watched......it has Everything !! 😍💞✌👌👍
I never tire of watching the chariot race scene. Absolutely phenomenal.
It's movie made once in a life time when everything works to perfection; direction, cinematography, acting, stunts, dialogues and of course music.
Out of 3 attempts in making of Ben Hur, 1959 has to be the greatest.
Greatest film ever made. Saw this when it was released, I was 10 years old. I’m now 73 and no film has ever topped this. It was more than a film, it was an experience and still is to this day. I’ve watched it countless times over my lifetime and it is as powerful now as it was for that ten year old boy in 1959.
Again BEST movie ever made!! I wateched over ten times over the years! I would see It again and again!! How touching to see Jesús giving water to Ben Hur!! I don't think web can see a movie like this anymore!! It has magnificent!!!
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I was 13 yrs when I saw this Movie back in Manila Philippines. My family took me to a movie house on the same month I was coming to America, December 1959. I didn’t even speak English then. I was just a kid. The line was very long for people to get in to watch the movie, just like The Ten Commandments. Only few movie house could show it (first class theater only. It ran for about 13 weeks straight or more in one theater. Amazing show.
EXACTLY!! I, too, was 10 when I first saw it and am now 73, having seen it at least 40 times. That incomparable, never-to-be-equaled score always magically brings me back to Sunday, February 14, 1960 when I first saw it at the Loew’s State theater on Broadway in New York City
We finally get to see Jesus' face! And, love that shot of the horses.
Yes! I always wanted to see that man's face. One of the best films ever!
We can see Jesus at the 5:50 mark.
Here is the complete scene from the movie with Ben-Hur and Jesus:
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"Ben-Hur" has always been one of my favorite films. As an historian, I appreciate it because it gives me a glimpse of what life MAY hav been like 2,000 years ago. However, these stills show the preparation that went into the making of the film. But finally, it is a total tribute to the professionalism of Hollywood. Producer Sam Zimbalist was Jewish, yet he was responsible for this film as well as "Quo Vadis." Director William Wyler was an Alsatian Jew who left Germany just before the rise of Hitler. Composer Miklos Rosza was a Hungarian Jew. Could any Hollywood "Christian" film music have stirred the hearrts of Christians more? Yet, all three of these men were important parts of creating the greatest Christian epic films of all time.
A magnificent movie that will never be surpassed.
Charlton Heston is the closest human being to the the statue of David I’ve ever seen!
He looks nothing like David. He resembles Michaleangelo's statue of Moses, which is why he was cast as Moses in The Ten Commandments.
Saw this movie when I was in fourth grade. The chariot race was amazing. Can’t make a movie like this today.
Fantastic movie. The Chariot race still looks awesome even in this age of special effects and CGI.
The most watched movie in my life. So many scenes you want to watch again and again in this movie. Never get tired of watching it.
I recognize the background music. (It was played for about the first 3 and a half minutes) But It wasn't from "Ben Hur". It was from a Kirk Douglas Production - starring Douglas & Tony Curtis - "the Vikings".
Odin, Ragnar and Eric 1958
@@beyond1957 1958. I'm a little unclear on why a celebration of a great film about ancient Rome would have music from "The Vikings."
@@OnePost909 Yes you have passed the test, 1958. I suppose it is merely an error by the author in any case it is still a fine piece which I believe number 42 would appreciate.
No, it was Sparticus!
@@suenatalizia7868 - I beg to differ ... unless it was used on both films. e.g. The Soundtrack from the Danie Day Lewis version of "the Last of the Mohicans" has been use in other movies. And of course, the John Williams Superman Theme which introduces every Universal Studio movie.
Charlton Heston was America's most epic actor! He truly elevated all of the legends he portrayed! Ben Hur is one of history's greatest films. The soundtrack, photography and scale are monumental!! Thanks for sharing this great video!!
Excelente postagem. Melhor filme da história do cinema. Parabéns.
When someone asks me which is the greatest movie of all time my answer without batting an eye would be Ben-Hur ❤ thank you for sharing this ❤
The great epic movies are a thing of the past but this movie is timeless on so many levels. It has a fast moving and exciting plot, action packed battle and chariot race scenes , a beautiful love story , trmendous sound track and a moral compass that leaves the viewers with an uplifting feel when the movie ends. Who could ask for more? Greatest movie ever.
Thank you for this beautiful behind the scenes peak of the movie Ben Hur one of my all time favorite movies, which so well depicted a "A Tale of the Christ".
Certainly, a great epic movie that amazed the whole world at its time, and even today it still does. William Wyler and his team really did an unbeatable work. And the soundtrack of Miklos Rozsa could not be more beautiful and suggestive.
I think Miklos Rozsa's music composition was at a different scale. Doubt if ever there will be a similar film music. Timeless beauty!
The best film.Ive ever seen.Charlton one the greatest actors.A spiritual experience also.
Τελειο ,υπεροχο, ανεπαναληπτο. Τετοιες ταινιες με αναμικτα συναισθηματα δεν υπαρχουν πια!!!
H KALYTERH TAINIA OLON TON EPOXON..MAZI ME OSA pAIRNH O ANEMOS KAI TO KAZABLANCA.
The Most incredible movie ever made ! I Remember watching this in the 70s as a young teenager & being blow away by the Chariot race, still has the same affect on me today, Thanks so much for this amazing look behind the scenes Absolutely loved this !
I've watched this movie many times but reading the book was an
unfgettable experience. If you haven't read it and love this movie get a copy and read it now. The detail is mind blowing.
5.52 Finally we see who played the role of Jesus!!!!!!!!!
It was played by Claude Heater, an opera singer.
This music is in incredible. I’m listening to it through headphones while watching these terrific stills
fascinating!
Just watched this movie again on Easter Sunday without doubt a masterpiece I cry every time at the water scene, the finest actors and the chariot race is breathtaking.it’s truly stood the test of time, we watched it with the whole family some had never seen it before.
Wonderful
The music is from Vinkings, the 1958s movie. Its wonderfull, but whats the relatioship between this and Ben Hur?
Kirk Douglas and Tony Curtis. There is no any actual movie like these...
che bello vedere quando la mia Roma ospitava grande produzioni come questo bellissimo film!Ben Hur intramontabile ed ineguagliabile!
Mi película favorita de los tiempos bíblicos . Cada Semana Santa la veo desde que la vi por primera vez ❤a los 8 años con mi papá en un cine y vuelvo a emocionarme , maravillosa producción 👏🏻👏🏻
Uma verdadeira obra prima da indústria cinematográfica !
Interesante SÍNTESIS de escenas "fuera de cámara"... Pensar que hasta HOY, esta película sigue siendo la mejor y más MONUMENTAL de TODOS los TIEMPOS en el Arte del CINE, y todo esto con las enormes limitaciones tecnológicas de aquellos años de la década de los 60... Casi nos resulta INCREÍBLE lo que los humanos PODEMOS realizar!!!!! Vi esta grandiosa Obra cuando tenía 13 o 14 años de edad aquí en mi ciudad de Cuco-Perú.
Exato ! mesmo com as limitações tecnológicas da época, ainda hoje é uma película fantástica ! Não podemos esquecer da espetacular trilha sonora, elaborada pelo grande compositor e maestro " Miklós Rosza ". Grande abraço !
You are so intelligent. Can we meet?
My favorite movie and always will be....
Three friends went to the Roxy to see this Great film. I turned 13 that year what a excellent movie. 👏
Dificilmente podemos ver otra produccion como BenHur y actuaciones como las de Charlton Heston, todos estuvieron soberbios, pero el y Stephen Boyd.....Unicas!!!
Would love to see the making of chariot race...
Bello grande omaggio a un film storico ed unico , un kolossal che rimarrà per sempre nella storia del cinema
I really and truly love this movie and it is my very favorite. The music is amazing and the end of it, when Juda sees God's grace and mercy first hand, always fills my eyes with tears. And when Jesus give him water to live, I always loose it to tears when I see that. This movie is an absolute classic and the directors and actors and musicians that made it such a classic are gone and their like may never be seen again. And yes, if I am able, I will watch it again tomorrow.
God spoke and still speaking through this movie ... masterpieces with the Ten Commandments of another time .. but God is still God and will fulfill the purpose of His plan ... good to ear all the comments... God bless you all
Einer der grössten Filmklassiker!
Interesante SÍNTESIS de escenas "fuera de cámara"... Pensar que hasta HOY, esta película sigue siendo la mejor y más MONUMENTAL de TODOS los TIEMPOS en el Arte del CINE, y todo esto con las enormes limitaciones tecnológicas de aquellos años de la década de los 60... Casi nos resulta INCREÍBLE lo que los humanos PODEMOS realizar!!!!! Vi esta grandiosa Obra cuando tenía 13 o 14 años de edad aquí en mi ciudad de Cuco-Perú.
I remember this as the first non-amimated movie I ever saw. It's my lifetime favorite. In 1995, I told Mr. Heston that at a book signing for his autobiography. (We were told not to speak to him.) He looked up at me and I believe he felt my sincerity. That's true!
que tales fotos increible tengo 40 años naci y creci con esta pelicula ... que grande pelis
Thank you.
Just so Happy to have seen the behind the scenes of My Favorite Film of all time Ben-Hur. I just love all the Actors and the Director and many others who made this film special.
Without a doubt, BEN-HUR will remain one of the BEST Films ever made! Incomparable, impeccable in sooo many ways - a classic story of Redemption and Resurrection, the cast, esp'ly Charlton Heston, who was BORN for that part, if not others, the director, the visionary, William Wilder, the art director and crew that brought it to life!
I love this film, the Spiritual messages of this film, everything...
This movie never ceases to give me goosebumps, stirs my heart and spirit! TY to you all... 💞✝️💞
The director of Ben Hur is William Wyler, not Billy Wilder.
@@Alexander-tj2dn corrected. TY!
Epic! Thank you for posting
A fascinating and compelling look at one of the greatest films of all time. William Wyler is one of the five best directors of all time. For me, he was the greatest. The Best Years of Our Lives, Roman Holiday and Ben Hur just to name three o his Masterpieces
O melhor filme épico da história do cinema. Magnífico!!
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One of the true masterpieces of Hollywood. My all-time favorite movie. And the Ten Commandments with Charlton Heston, next.
looking into the photographs itself gives me goosebumps...
This is excellent to watch.... clothing the actors of epic films.... gosh what an insight !! what 70years on...
Every actor in this film was supurb! I want to thank them for giving me the pleasure of enjoying the story, and a compelling "religious" story. May God pour his Grace on them.
Love it. Music, muscles. Very anointed.
When Hollywood was at its finest. Great entertainment, great stars, great music.
Charlton Heston was my childhood hero. I was very sad when he died.
book, Ben-Hur which this movie a reference to, was written in 1880, recently picked up first edition, better than i could imagine.
50 years and counting, this still remains one of the best movies. ❤
I was 3y old when I first saw this amazing epic film . I couldn't tell you how many times I've watched it ... even now i get so emotional 😓 The best film I've ever seen !!! ❤❤
I was 6 years old when it came out and my parents dragged me to the drive in to see it. I only made through the first hour before I passed out in the back seat of our volkswagen (doodlebug). That was a long movie. Still think it probably has the greatest musical score of the 20th Century. Miklos Rozsa outdid himself with that one, and he did so many over the years.
La mejor pelicula de la historia del cine.
Ben Hur, será mi película favorita por siempre y para siempre.