Ben-Hur (7/10) Movie CLIP - Ben-Hur Meets Jesus (1959) HD
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CLIP DESCRIPTION:
In his time of need, Judah Ben-Hur (Charlton Heston), calls out to God to help him and his prayer is answered when a mysterious man offers him water to drink.
FILM DESCRIPTION:
This 1959 version of Lew Wallace's best-selling novel, which had already seen screen versions in 1907 and 1926, went on to win 11 Academy Awards. Adapted by Karl Tunberg and a raft of uncredited writers including Gore Vidal and Maxwell Anderson, the film once more recounts the tale of Jewish prince Judah Ben-Hur (Charlton Heston), who lives in Judea with his family during the time that Jesus Christ was becoming known for his "radical" teachings. Ben-Hur's childhood friend Messala (Stephen Boyd) is now an ambitious Roman tribune; when Ben-Hur refuses to help Messala round up local dissidents on behalf of the emperor, Messala pounces on the first opportunity to exact revenge on his onetime friend. Tried on a trumped-up charge of attempting to kill the provincial governor (whose head was accidentally hit by a falling tile), Ben-Hur is condemned to the Roman galleys, while his mother (Martha Scott) and sister (Cathy O'Donnell) are imprisoned. But during a sea battle, Ben-Hur saves the life of commander Quintus Arrius (Jack Hawkins), who, in gratitude, adopts Ben-Hur as his son and gives him full control over his stable of racing horses. Ben-Hur never gives up trying to find his family or exact revenge on Messala. At crucial junctures in his life, he also crosses the path of Jesus, and each time he benefits from it. The highlight of the film's 212 minutes is its now-legendary chariot race, staged largely by stunt expert Yakima Canutt. Ben-Hur's Oscar haul included Best Picture, Best Director for the legendary William Wyler, Best Actor for Heston, and Best Supporting Actor for Welsh actor Hugh Griffith as an Arab sheik.
CREDITS:
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Cast: Charlton Heston, Claude Heater
Director: William Wyler
Producers: Sam Zimbalist, Sol C. Siegel, Joseph Vogel, William Wyler
Screenwriters: Lew Wallace, Karl Tunberg, Gore Vidal, Maxwell Anderson, Christopher Fry, S.N. Behrman
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The Centurion's reaction i spot on. He is not shocked or scared or threatened, he has a look of pure realization on his face, like something has been made clear to him, like he just woke up and can't fathom that he had been dreaming all along. He also has a look of questioning, as if he is asking himself "What the hell am I doing?" It's as if he is more than just looking into Jesus, he is also looking into a mirror and seeing himself and the world very clearly for the first time.
Oj tak, swietnie to ujals 🤔
It is FICTION
True he looks like he is questioning everything at that moment that actor did a fantastic job
Exactly. That is how we are all going to feel and experience when we see the Lord God Jesus face to face..............
I’ve never seen “awe” portrayed as well before or since. He was struck.
I love that despite the small container, it never seems to run out of water reflecting Christ's trait of being a never ending flow of water where none will ever be thirsty with Him. Great writing
Yes! Such a subtle message demonstrating Jesus as being and giving Living water!❤️
Excellent catch! God Bless you!
correct.... a fountain of living water.
And later, when Judah tried to re-pay the act on the Via Dolorosa, he was only able to provide Jesus barely a sip. Profound. He gives us so much and we give Him so little.
It's endless love of God
No one talks about how much water was in that tiny little cup! He was chugging that water for a minute while Jesus stood there looking at the Roman. Not just compassion, but a miracle as well. I always loved that about this scene.
Yes, I've always felt that the Miracle of the Weddiing Feast was more about the water than the wine. Jesus said to fill the jugs w/ water and then it was said that the best "wine" was saved for last. Could be that the crowd had enough of the fruit of the vine, and were so thirsty and out of it (drunk) that the water actually was what satisfied them; ergo: saved the best for the last.
This one scene is so moving and conveys love is the answer. I am coverted to Christianity!!! It better than going to Church!!!
@@kaiYWang God bless you for becoming a believer and accepting the free gift of life because of the finished work of Christ's atonement ! Yes...this will change your life, and it has already. I've always wondered how these great actors in the film were able to convey the message. It must have been a gift from above and an honor to play those parts so well.
I believe that God in His Providence was able to use the men and women in this film, most of whom are unbelievers to convey a sense of the majesty of Jesus. It catches my breath away and elicits tears of astonishment. This scene is the most powerful I have ever witnessed in any setting, even church itself. We need to get back to this and we will when Jesus returns.
@@excellent952 Goes to show you that God can use anything for His purposes, whether the person is a believer or not. Could be that some connected w/ the film were believers, and some weren't, at the time of the filming. But that could have changed over time, as God worked in people's hearts. We trust God by faith to work as He pleases in situations like these.
The man who played Jesus was an opera singer, Claude Heater, and very formidable. He was 6'4". This was his only film he ever did. He died in 2020 at the age of 93.
Thx!
Only 6'4? He looks like he is 7 foot.
When he has risen?
What a blessing to play that part.....virtually unknown and thanks for informing us of his identity. Must have been very humbling to get into that character.....we as humans are all so unworthy, we'd need God's help to assume that role.
God bless his memory
_he who drinks the water I shall give, shall never thirst_
And it shall spring up a well unto eternal life.
Amen!
Amen!🙏
👍
Amén...best regard from Chile....god bless you..
That was legendary! The best on screen version of Jesus and he didn't say a word nor did we have to see his face. He was just standing there in all his glory. Powerful stuff.
Yes awesome. And what of the centurion's face? "God help me"....and He did!
The Passion of the Christ is still the best... even though he needed to be blonder with sapphire eyes
Amen!
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Yes , it was confirmed as a fake, and then the confirmation was debunked because they took a piece from where it was burned by fire and resowed with pieces of cloth from the Medieval times , so it still stands as the real deal today.
I am a 63 year old man who still cries whenever I look upon this scene.
I’m 63 too still crying every time I see a scene.
Well gentlemen, i've got 30 years to catch up to each of you.
@@stoundingresultsI’ve got 40
What an absolute classic of a film ! People really put their souls in making movies back then.
That was long time ago. Hollywood n USA have become anti Christians n godless sodomites!
@@gaiusjuliusceasar5180 I agree 100%, however, 'Gais Julius Ceasar' talking about the loss of the Christian virtue is a faux pas to say the least :D
Yeah, and the horses souls too (nearly 100 horses died during the shooting of 1959's Ben-Hur alone).
@@jutanboy
Yes ? Thats a shame. But where you took this from ? Some book or page in the internet ? I would like to know more about this movie
@@claudiofreitas600 animals were treated terribly in movie making during those times. I read it on KMGH-TV, but as I google it now I can find the same information on countless other sources..
I love it when Ben touches his hand afterwards so gently. He doesn't know why, but he knows that he has to. The soldier looks at Jesus and is humbled, embarrassed and ashamed. No words needed, Jesus has disarmed him.
I wonder if this is the same centurion who later realized Jesus's divinity at the Crucifixion.
@@MaskedMan66 I meant the soldier who says " you I said no water for him "
@@acasacas9844 Yes, I know; my question is still the same. 🙂
@@MaskedMan66 It could've been. Some think the Centurion at the Crucifixion was the one whose sick servant Jesus healed during his ministry. That's how it was portrayed in Jesus of Nazareth, the Centurion portrayed by Ernest Borgnine. :)
@@KeiFox Yup!
the actor who played Jesus was Claude Heather, he doesn't say a word in the film, he remained unknown for several years, only his hands, his body, the soundtrack and the look of Charlton act! And I think it was one of the greatest representations of Jesus ever made!
He died this this year unfortunately.
Heater not "Heather"
@@stephenotoole408 God rest him forevermore
@@stephenotoole408 Not unfortunate, he gets to look into the Eyes of the very Holy One that he was blessed to portray
God bless him
It was a cliché of the industry back then to never show Jesus face in the movies were he wasn't the main protagonist.
The Roman officer's facial expressions are so marvellously acted - you got: Anger - Awe - Confusion - Hesitation - Defeat all in just a few seconds and that actor dominates the whole scene
A beautiful, moving scene. I'll always love Jesus.
I'll always love Gandalf!
Interesting because Gandalf is essentially one aspect of Jesus of Middle Earth - the other two aspects are portrayed by Frodo and Aragorn. Frodo carried the ring which was a great burden (the sins and cross Jesus bared) and Aragorn as the King, which Jesus was supposed to have been before he was crucified.@@joperhop
@@keepitsecret-dl1pr and fictional.
@@joperhop The underlying themes of fiction often reveal more about truth than opinions gleaned from Reddit.
@@hannibalwolffe506 its a work of fiction, with 0 actual evidence to support. Most of which is stolen from earlier religions, and still believed to be true by desperate fearful people who are indoctrinated into it by adults when they was kids. The bible, is as trueful and factual, as the hobbit.
"God help me!"
So powerful this scene that makes me cry every time I watch it.
Me to Juan 💓
juan carlos moran yes such a simple prayer but so powerful!
🙌🙌🙌🙌
Me too man! Oh God!
❤🙏👍
You can see all sorts of emotion in the Centurion when he sees the face of Jesus.... fear, anger, confusion, resentment, shame, awe, etc
Groundhog Day 1993 is AWESOME! what did he see or what did Jesus show him?
@@Di3ago He saw God.
And to think the Centurion was an extra, asked to play the role without any acting qualification.
Boy, he did a grand job 👍🏻
The evil recoils from the presence of JESUS
@@Di3ago I think his expression is meant to make us feel exactly how the character is feeling: he's looking at something he cannot comprehend, but which still moves his heart beyond words.
They don't make movies like this anymore. Truly an epic movie in every sense of the world. This scene...the omission of the face of Jesus, the absence of words between Jesus and Judah, the acting of the Roman guard the moment Jesus looks at him with mere facial expressions. The filmmakers of Ben Hur realized that less is more. Incredible scene.
The cinematography was also pretty ground breaking, Quo Vadis was shot with a lot of bright lights, also the costumes are brighter and sunny, here the costumes are dirtier and more lived in, the use of shadow and light in some scenes too are very well done. Also the character of Esther is brilliant.
In the actors' comments on the DVD version of Dr. Zhivago, Omar Sharif mentions a similar thing as Zhivago and his family watched the brutal slaying of the dragoons on the Christmas party night massacre of the demonstrators.....it's just a closeup of Zhivago's face in shock as he witnesses the chaos going on below, and then there is no actual excess carnage we see in today's videos, we just see a drum rolling away from the victims, a kid running, and audio of the chaos; and a few shots of blood on the ground; then the stark scene of a body being tossed in a cart and taken away. Less graphic depiction is actually more effective to convey the point of all the violence.
This film got a remake.
To this day, this is one of the only scenes in any movie to make me bawl my eyes out. And I’m not ashamed to say that.
correct. The most powerful scene in the history of cinema and this is going to be each person's reality when we see Him face to face in the end..... the ones who have accepted Him and the ones who have rejected Him.
me too the roman is humbled before the face of christ
You are not the only one...
The centurions response to seeing Jesus brings me to tears as much as Jesus giving Judah the drink of water. It is such beautiful scene.
And notice how gentle Christ was, He poured the water gently, He didn't just splash it down. Notice how Christ washed Ben Hur's face so gently..... That's how our Precious LORD is with ALL of HIS children, He is always GENTLE AND LOVING, I LOVE YOU JESUS ❤❤❤.
- You truly are the king of kings?
- Excellent.
AMEN!!! ❤️ 🙌 🔥 JEHOVA KING OF KINGS AND LORD OF LORDS, BECAUSE THE NAME OF JESUS CHRIST HAS POWER, THE BLOOD OF JESUS HAS POWER, HE IS KING OF KINGS AND LORD OF LORDS. AND MY LORD SAID TO MY LORD SIT AT MY RIGHT HAND UNTIL I MAKE YOUR ENEMIES A FOOTSTOOL FOR YOUR FEET!!!!❤️ 🙌 🔥
Booo-urns!!
“Drink up Judah Ben Hur”
that's what I was looking for first lol
*hands him a water bottle*
Of all the movies I have ever watched, there is no scene that has affected me like this one. I tear up whenever I watch it. Thank you Jesus for giving me water when I thirsted. Thank you Jesus for lifting me up when I was down.
AMEN!!! JESUS IS COMING SOON!!! THE END IS NEAR!!! ❤️ 🙌 🔥
@@caesaraltamiranor.7789 I hope not Caesar Altamirano I’ve still much to do 🤔
Such a memorable scene
well this is the movies. No Jesus is giving water to millions of poor people in reality.
Could this be the MOST thought provoking 2 minutes in motion picture history??
"you really are the king of kings."
"Ex-cellent."
That film should have won the award for Best Picture.
Boo-urns! Boo-urns! Boo-urns!
“Drink up… Judah Ben-Hur…”
The care and beauty of that actor's hands.............. my god, how no words can express so beautifully....... such care and love.... and compassion..... Thank God for this movie.
Such a powerful scene. One of the greatest in cinematic history.
Could this be the MOST thought provoking 2 minutes in motion picture history??
@@nomadbrad6391 Might be.
Amen.
certainly. Oh the movies of decades ago.... they don't make them as great as they used to. Sure you can look to great spectacles in detail on your 8k OLED/QLED whatever screen and see every single hair in detail.... technology is astonishing.... but the art of storytelling has gone the way of the library of Alexandria; burned down to the ground and the actors are raging on fans on twitter while tumbler writers are stuffing 'current day politics' (circus clowns) into movies. Such a shame.
YES, greatest
Judah says God help me and Jesus comes and gives him water. Amazingly loaded scene - establishes the deity of Christ in a few seconds.
I'm doing a study book by John Mcarthur called The Deity of Christ a powerful and revealing book of Jesus
My friend Paul Dwelly has written a book on Jesus in the Old Testament to it's called
" These are the scriptures that testify of me"
You can find it on Amazon books.
It's a great book, I buy copies to give to people now
This is one of many reasons Heston is one of the greatest actors of all time. You actually can feel what his character felt from meeting Jesus.
In all history of Ben Hur I never think even the ever best horse race had beaten this scene of Jesus giving water Ben Hur and the soldier seeing Jesus just calms down, what a beautiful scene of the movie it's great indeed
I cry every time when I watch this scene, there are a lot of feelings without saying some word. I think there is Jesus when we fall and he always is ready to help us.
you're not the only one!
HUGE SYMBOLISM = EMOTIONALLY POWERFUL !!!!!
I tear up. A very moving scene, even if you're not a believer.
It's a powerful scene for sure, it's a lot like a Bible verse that you can read over 100 times and still find different meanings! Cheers bro.
Amen, Jesus is Risen King.
I read somewhere that Mr. Heston explained that the actor who played the centerion was a stuntman, and he said, should of gotten a academy award for that scene.
Apparently, the actor who played the centurion owned a restaurant in Rome and the actor who portrayed Christ was a regular customer at the restaurant
The gospel is the GOSPEL OF THE KINGDOM!
Repent and believe the gospel! Follow Jesus’ teachings!
Jesus is going to return and set up the kingdom of God ON THE EARTH! God’s government ON THE EARTH! The Messiah will resurrect his people! The destiny of the Messiah and his people is to be ON THE EARTH! The renewed restored earth! God also dwelling with them! Rev 21
Jesus said the Father is the only true God!
John 17
3 And this is eternal life, that they know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom thou hast sent.
RSV
Only-monos
God-theos
Monos theos
Monotheism
The Father
Jesus is the one sent by the true God (the Father)!
Jesus never claimed to be God, Jesus said he has a God!
Jesus has a God!
Jesus died!
God can’t die!
God raised Jesus from the dead!
@@mitchellc4 Amen
@@mitchellc4 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. The same was in the Beginning with with God. Verse 14, And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth. It is clear as we go on that John was writing about Jesus. This passage and the Whole book of John and Mathew, Mark and Luke, and Paul all say and Jesus says in John that he is God.
The scene was perfect. If you understand the training of the ancient roman army; the scene becomes more impressive. Ancient Roman soldiers were trained to be without empathy or compassion. Soldiers of the ancient world prided themselves on their cruelty, their indefference to the suffering of their fellow human being. They believed their indefference made them superior to the compassionate weak. When the centurion looked into the eyes of Jesus, he saw something he could not comprehend. He saw compassion; he saw empathy and love, but he also saw strength. A strength that was greater than the empire he served.
Amazing directing. Christ never shows his face or speaks, but he shines only on Ben Hur's face while he manages to calm the Roman only by looking at him. Amazing scene, deep respect to the director and the composer for the musical masterpiece.
Judah just said „God help me“ and the true God really appeared and helped him by offering a mug of water…….what a powerful and touching scene😭
Amen!!! Very powerful and extraordinary. Imagine what it will be like we see God face to face!
@@DrTiwade Jesus is not a god. He is a beautiful manifestation of Almighty Allah. Jesus is the servant and prophet of Allah. Human can never be god.
@@motherlandmars5999 Alhamdullilah
@@motherlandmars5999 "just a prophet" cannot be born of a virgin, be sinless, be the Christ, judge humanity, create life and blow it into creation (like with a bird made out of clay, as seen in the apocryphal gospels, which are also wrong - Christ did not do any miracles until 30 years old, the minimum age to become a rabbi). Christ is God and muhammad is in hades, that pa edop hile. Jesus Christ has always been prophecised to be God in the Old Testament - muhammad was never prophecised in neither Testament anywhere.
@@motherlandmars5999You’re saying God isn’t powerful enough to become man if he wanted to? That he has limits on what he’s capable of?
My mom told me that she went with my grandma and great grandma to the cinema and half of it was crying hard at this scene ... Pure power.
WoW very moving indeed Praise our Lord Savior Jesus Christ always 👍🙏
هههههه هههههه هههههه هههههه
Wow. I’m always interested to hear how people reacted to and what they thought of well known, now classic films back when they first came out.
@@j.d.o5709 it was a different zeitgeist. People convictions were way different than now.
Bless them. This scene always makes me tear up. I love Jesus.
Even the Roman Centurian knew not to mess with Jesus.
Because he knew that the man standing in front of him, was superior in every sense of the word, because he was God in the flesh.
How you know is jesus? we can not see his face. Could be anyone.
@@NACHOOFF Tell me this. Whom do you think could evoke such responses from the Centurion and a condemned man, if it were not the One, in whose eyes they both saw LOVE?
@@kevinmalone3210 Don't be so stupid. God is not like His creation.
@@NACHOOFF a Roman Centurion could treat anyone however he liked. Indeed, he was ready to punish this passerby until he saw he saw who he truly was.
He saw that this passerby was God and that's why he was humbled.
This is an amazing scene - I was born in 1982 and I didn’t watch this movie until about 2017 but this scene was so amazing and meaningful.
你好，我也是1982年的。差不多在16-17年相信耶稣。
This scene is what it is going to be like when we go to heaven... finally we are going to see Him face to face. Imagine what we will feel.... looking into the face of God!
The best scene ever in a movie with JC.
As a teenager I sat in the theater on my first viewing of Ben Hur and just sobbed uncontrollably at the compassion so elegantly portrayed in this scene. 60 years and hundreds of viewings later, it still brings tears. Bravo.
I hope it brought you to Jesus Christ as well.
@@dulls8475 it’s a movie 🎥. It’s make believe it tells a story what we go through everyday of our lives. The rest is up to you to judge. God bless 🏴🇬🇧🏴☝️✝️
People often forget the most touching line in Ben Hur, as he remembers his journey to the Galleons " A man helped me once ". Water given by Jesus gave him what Jesus always gives us, HOPE
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Yes I cry also
This scene is a metaphor for everyone who calls out to God in times of crisis....we have all been there and we will continue to be there
Indeed, I’ve been there too, calling out to God in times of crisis.... too bad most of the time He didn’t hear.
@@gulmerton2758 You are reasonably healthy enough, and cognizant enough to afford a computer and Internet. That puts you in a minority compared to others who may not be as fortunate as you.
the time of crisis is every moment you live, if you're not saved....are you saved?
@@gulmerton2758 whosoever
I’m in a time of crisis right now spiritually. I know that the lord is helping me through it. I won’t lose faith
Most moving scene in the movie and beats any other movie.
Jesus gave Ben more than just water that day..he gave Ben hope.all Ben had to do was just ask the lord for help..and he's always on time..powerful scene.
Maybe the most moving movie-scene I have ever seen in my life.
When he saids “God, help me” i felt that 🥺
I remember when they reintroduced this back into the theaters in 1971. I went to the film with my parents and it was in two parts with intermission in between. I saw it again in 2016. Powerful film with a magnificent score by Miklos Rozsa.
Yo jamás podré dejar de conmoverme asta las lágrimas de ver esta maravillosa e inmortal escena de Ben- Hur.
Yes!!!!!!
"You truly are the King of Kings!"
"Eeexcellent..."
hahahhah
This truly is an underrated comment
Lol
I was saying boo-urns
AHAHAHA
I haven't viewed this scene in a while, but looking how lovingly Our Lord gives him water and treats him like he is the only person in the world that matters , made me shed tears because that is how Our Lord thinks of each and every one of us.
Amen.
This scene always brings me so much joy and tears. God is good
Que maravillosa escena,wonderfull, una representación de la misericordia de nuestro Señor Jesucristo. Magnífica!
Nadie puede permanecer impasible ante la presencia imponente del hijo del hombre
Magic!!!!!!!!
@@fidelmamani6789
¡El poder de Dios y de su hijo Jesús es inmenso! El centurión romano iba dispuesto a echar látigo y cuando aquel personaje..."¡se le enfrió el guarapo!" como decimos en mi país.
Un comportamiento similar tuvo el capitán Enrique Sánchez Monasterio, interpretado por el inolvidable actor Britt Lomond en 1 episodio de "El Zorro" de Walt Disney.
El hacendado Ignacio Torres, acusado falsamente de traidor, está refugiado en la Iglesia de la Misión de San Gabriel. Monasterio, en su afán de capturarlo quiere entrar por la fuerza, pero el padre Felipe lo enfrenta enérgico y le recuerda que ninguna autoridad puede tocar a 1 persona que pidió asilo a la iglesia.
Llegado a un acuerdo, Monasterio entra solo y entonces, se cohibe, observa a Torres orando de rodillas...y con la misma sale acompañado del padre Felipe.
Saludos desde Venezuela 🇻🇪
One of the most beautifully moving scenes in all cinema, period.
Perhaps one of the most iconic and powerful scenes ever filmed. A perfect storm, the right actor, the right sound track, impeccable timing. The power and beauty of a most righteous act...
God himself had a hand in making this film! NO doubt.
@@charleswilson7371 Amen. It is remarkable that this is how Hollywood once was.
Could this be the MOST thought provoking 2 minutes in motion picture history??
God is good ALL the time
Lately, I've been feeling discouraged and this scene came to mind. Haven't seen it in many years. Thank you, Lord. Through every need, You have seen me through. No matter how hard life has been, I've never missed a meal. The healing love of Christ is always with us. I'm so grateful 🙏🏾❤️
Some say this is perhaps the best scene in the movie and the artist playing the roman centurion deserves an oscar just for his expression after coming face to face with Christ.
How true !
I read Mr Heston's autobiography. He said the guy who played the centurion was not an actor, just an extra who did one smashing job in that scene.
He went from angry to confused then ashamed.
@Magno Avatar You do realize that Judah Ben-Hur was not a real person, right? It was based on a novel by the same name. Written sometime in the latter half of the 1800's. It was/is considered one of the most influential Christian Novels ever written.
Magno Avatar shut up you annoying dummy
Heston tells the story that on location for this scene, director Wyler discovered to his shock that a different actor was on set to play the role of the centurion. Wyler turned to his assistant director and said "This is not the man I chose". The assistant said "Yes, I know but he was asking for too much money. and this was your second choice and you had said he was good." Wyler said "Go and get the man I had chosen for this role." The assistant pointed out that they were quite a distance from Rome on location near Anzio beach and that it would take many hours to find him and transport him to the location. Wyler replied, "We can wait." A great example of why Wyler was one of the greatest directors of his or any time. The man was pure class. A great story.
Very powerful scene...John 4:14 "but whoever drinks of the water that I will give him shall never thirst; but the water that I will give him will become in him a well of water springing up eternal life. "
Amen
Amen
Amen
AMEN 🙏🙏
Amen.
I’m ill, so it’s necessary I stay away from family Christmas celebrations tomorrow, so feeling a bit down I came here to watch my favorite scene from Ben Hur. Others here have better described its simple but powerful depiction of Christ. It’s a fine rendition of who and what the Savior is, power and love combined.
It's so subtle when the centurion heads over to stop Ben-Hur from getting water Jesus simply stands up and the centurion is stopped in his tracks from the divine power radiating out. The actor did a marvelous job conveying anger, awe, confusion, self-reflection, and finally having a divine experience that his mind cannot process at the moment but will leave it's mark the rest of his life.
Even when we can't see Jesus' face in this scene, I can certainly assume that Jesus gave that soldier a gaze of pure determination. He was there to protect the innocent from injustice.
My wife and I, who are non-religious, once encountered a Ukrainian Orthodox priest, Father Victor -- the head of a parish in the MD suburbs of Washington, DC -- who radiated power. We both felt it.
That gentle, kind hearted carpenter gave my soul water when it was desperate and thirsty. I will always love him and be grateful for that.
The man who plays the Centurion does an amazing job. Some of the best facial acting put to film.
Roman soldier has not completely an unexplained emotion. That feeling is caused by the competition between the nerve paths of reason and emotion in his brain. Rivalry happens in unconscious mind and feels uncomfortable. Finally the emotion wins and his brain comes to the decision to make him act by it.
Does anyone know the actor's name who played the soldier???
I love this scene and the last 10 minutes the best. What an awesome film of the Christ!
The greatest scene of all movies of all time
From 6 decades of movie watching, these three minutes remain my all time favorite.
Wow you must have some experience! I'm only eighteen, I could only dream :D
I agree 100%!
I suffered a depression my heart full of anger and I cried when I remember my past..But when i asked God to help me to calm down....I feel better...❤❤❤
AMEN!!!
Jailyn, God will never let you down !!!
@@laidsgpr63 AMEN!!! ❤️ 🙌 🔥 GOD WILL NEVER TURN HIS BACK ON YOU, ONLY US TURN OUR BACKS ON HIM, BUT JESÚS CAME TO GIVE US LIFE BUT LIFE IN ABUNDANCE!!! HALELUYA!!! JESUS IS COMING SOON!!! ❤️ 🙌 🔥
At night before going to bed ask jesus to come and get you. God bless
@@patriciacolombini6567 Please !!! "J"esus Jesus. Just my paying Him reverence. That He so richly deserves.
This is a movie and this movie tells a story,has a plot, has characters and is an absolute classic. I am an old man, when Juda asks God to help him I feel it.
The most touching scene in cinematic history by far!
I think this is the best scene ever about Jesus. Ben Hur has nothing left and all he can do is cry out for help as he did "God help me" and God did. Without a word, we see the love, the compassion, the caring, the providing, and the protecting. I love the symbolism of the water. Notice how Ben Hur drank way more than that ladle could hold. As God so often does, He not only generously gives us what we need but often so much more. This scene touches me every time and it is a constant reminder that all we ever have to do with a sincere heart is cry out "God help me" and He will...Amen! Praise be unto the Father and His son the Lord Jesus Christ!
Centuarian knows, Jesus just looked at him, says nothing but portrays " Really, your not going to give him a drink, look at yourself fella ". Centuarian left looking like scolded naughty Child, afraid of the teacher telling him off. Actually a great bit of acting by the Centurion
True but the most powerful thing is that Ben Hur realized that he was looking into the face of GOD!!!!
Amen and Amen 🙏. Praise God 🙏.!!!
It's a brilliant movie, but it doesn't offer a quick and easy way for Ben Hur to follow Christ's reaching. Time and again in the movie Ben Hur chooses the path of revenge and destruction, he is torn up with hatred and misses a chance to hear Jesus preach. It's only really in the final 20 minutes of the movie that he becomes really drawn towards Jesus.
in the book Ben Hur was just about to die.with his last breatd he said.God Help me.
The fact that the Lord’s Face isn’t shown to me is one of the most precious and powerful aspects of this scene. The look on Judah’s face is enough to say thank you.....even though in awe he can’t speak. The centurion was in charge until the moment he looked into the eyes of the Real Master and he backs down like a whipped pup. 💪💪🙏🙏✝️
The Face of God is a wonderful and awesome mystery.
Could this be the MOST thought provoking 2 minutes in motion picture history??
They seemed to crucify him easily enough!
not a whipped pup but a regretted monster
That was Chris Cristopherson.
good they didnt show the face if God
The emotions from the soldier alone communicated so much more in one minute than most actors can communicate with a five minute dialogue.
@1:41 Surprise/Shock
@1:48 Guilt
@1:55 Confusion
@2:04 Shame
When I was 9, my grandmother took me to see Ben Hur in Salt Lake City on the way back home from a vacation in Idaho. It was there I met Jesus, whose face was never seen in the movie. One of the most intimate, mysterious, tender things Jesus has done for me was to remind me, "I remember you in the theater, Jolayne, how your heart soared in that scene and you recognized me, how you wanted to know me." Several times, in seasons of joy as well as in the darkest valley, He's reminded me. So, while scrolling through TH-cam the other day, fighting despair from a severe bipolar depression, I saw the headline, "When Ben Hur met Jesus," and I stopped short. How many times have I used those very words, that "I met Jesus in Ben Hur" when asked how I came to Christ. How I wasn't born again nor had I read the Bible until 1994, but I met Jesus in that theater in 1959 and something happened to me. I know every note of music, every detail of that scene, and God sent that very clip to me a few days ago. And today again, when I needed it. Only that scene, nothing else. That He would do that? No words. ☝️❤️❤️❤️
I'm 54 have watched this film loads and I am always pleased they never showed jesus's face. They didn't need to, you could just feel it.
I agree with you.
AMEN 🙏, I believe only his CHILDREN would sense his presence!!!
As I sit here and ponder the life of our Savior, what conversations he had with Heavenly Father, what went through his mind knowing that he would in any time of his ministry would have to endure each one of our sins, imperfections, our infirmities, every single one of us in the garden of Gethsemane, then betrayed, whipped, thorns on his head, nails on his hands and feet. And yet he still loved us. This is the part where we must love one another as our Savior loved us, as it is a commandment. It's called Charity for that is what our Savior possessed Charity. We too must develop that attribute if we plan to make it back to Heavenly Father, even prepare for the 2nd coming where we can embrace our Savior, thank him for all he did for us. We must be ready and not spill our oil from our lamp. I cannot wait to see my Savior in all his splendor and glory. I miss him so much and pray I am worthy of him.
Very much the same way he works in our lives. We do not physically see him, but we know he is there, we can sense his presence.
@@oliviaortiz5157 Right !!!!
The most beautiful scene in history of Hollywood. So powerfull !!!
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When we all see the face of Jesus the first time, we will all be awestruck by His power & glory. Only Jesus can offer us the water of life throughout eternity.
MKG
Trinidad, Colo. 81082
La mejor escena de Jesús, donde sin decir una palabra, dice todo el poder, la compasión y su naturaleza
Beautiful Scene!!! It brought tears to my eyes, Jesus forever !!!
Every time I see this one scene, I can’t help but to cry. The sheer expression of Jesus giving water to BenHur, and knowing that a savior has come to Benhur in his time of need. Just the same way as we call upon our Lord Jesus in our time of need. And when Jesus hears our prayers, and delivers, it’s like a drink of cool water refreshing us. Allowing us to know and praise Him even more.🙏🏽
As a Christion film director, you could not direct the emotions of that actor's face who played the centurion when he looked at Jesus. One of the most powerful scenes in cinema history. Praise the Lord!
jesus love us pray Jerusalem pry pope francies this saint man every religion must connect all the people amen.
Amen. very very powerful and genius director.
I just love Charlton Heston
In every film he starred.
Surely, one of the most moving and powerful scenes in film history. Just saying.
Se7enwonders Maybe I can agree with that. Especially the slow reveal.
Amen the best
Lol but if it was mohammed it wouldnt mean anything to you billion people.... But would be holy to these other billion... See how odd this is?
J P I hear what your saying but then ( as I understand and please correct me if I’m mistaken) Islam forbids any images of Mohammed. Which of course would include those of the cinematic variety. So surely that scenario would never happen.
Yes, and the music by the legendary Miklos Rosa ..wow
When God answers your prayer in the most literal sense.
Hè àmàzes mè
@IzzyVee... HALLELUJAH 🙌🏾 that's exactly it!🤗 Amen
And only in movies
yes lmaoo literally
@@mrkhoros in real life also.
This is one of my 5 top absolute all time greatest movies and I'm 59 years old this year 2023. First saw this on TV in black and white in 1969!!
I haven't seen this film yet, just this bit made me cry buckets. Made me think that...an act of kindness can change someone's day, maybe even their entire life. ❤
What a scene this is. The most beautiful and powerful scene in history of Jesus and we don’t need to see His face or hear His voice. Such a genius scene
How you know is jesus? we can not see his face. Could be anyone.
@@NACHOOFF We know it's Jesus, because Ben Hur did the same and offered him water at the end.
So beautiful!!! 😍😍😍
jesus love us pray Jerusalem pry pope francies this saint man every religion must connect all the people amen.
absolutely! My father talked about this scene a lot and finally took us to see this movie..... this is the best scene in the history of cinema till date.
This is one of the greatest depictions of Christ. So simple, beautiful and pure.
I first saw this as a 7-8 year old and now I am 48, and I have seen this movie and scene at least a dozen times and even today I get goosebumps - JC’s presence is surreal and a balm for the soul and I am not even a religious man - amazing piece of cinema and emotion
The acting by the soldier is great. He goes from anger and a willingness to use violence to a mix of fear, confusion, and shame.
Remington Olmsted ... with a little help from the Holy Spirit.
Best short scene of acting in history.
Remy did act again, but not much ... mainly he ran a Rome-based restaurant to offer "refreshment" to visiting film crews from the USA.
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This scene alone was better than the entire new ben hur movie
Yesssssss!!!
Any random 10 seconds of the original Ben Hur is better than the entire new Ben Hur movie
I haven't seen the new version. Don't want to. How do you top Charlton Hesston ' s depiction of Ben Hur?
That was a piece of Garbage n should not be called Ben Hur!
In my opinion, that scene alone triumphs over many of the greatest films in cinema history.
Its enough to make a grown man cry...and that's ok. 😢
Lindo demais esse clássico!! Amo assistir todas as vezes que passa.
Magic!!!!!!!
Truly amazing how powerful one small act of kindness can be
It was just like this moment i felt the presence of Jesus Christ in my life. I was at my weakest point in life, suicide was an option and my whole life was a completly mess. Felt so abandoned and lonely. Suddenly i felt Jesus in my room. Such a tremendous power and love, just for me. I felt so comfort and safe, he calmed every storm. Today im happily married and got two children. The love of Jesus is real, with him and by him, life is reallly worth living, i can tell you that for sure. Nerver give up your faith and hope in this harsch world.
Never give up faith mate. Beautiful story. ✝️❤️
Amen.
God Bless
Amen
Thank you..
The look on the roman soldiers face,,priceless, looked at the face of ultimate and everlasting peace
“You truly are the King of kings”
I have been a Christian for 30 years. This scene makes me cry every time. The King of heaven, who gave up his glory to live amongst us, teach us and ultimately to die for us, shows in this short clip an act of loving compassion to a man at his breaking point. He does that today for everyone at that stage. What I also like is when he stands in front of the Roman centurion. The Roman stops dead in his tracks and can't comprehend who or what is he looking at. Even in human form, Jesus is THE commanding presence. I like to think of Him as being protective of His children in the same way. Imagine if that Roman saw Jesus as He is now, as depicted in Revelation. He would fall down as dead. Praise to the all powerful, all loving Savior, Jesus Christ!
Great performance of the one who portrayed Christ. No speaking, just gestures, actions, looks, and silence. You let the audience experience the miracle rather than relying on exposition.
I love the tenderness with which Jesus takes care of Ben Hur's needs. Definitely and tear jerker.
Well said.
It was actually great direction. The actor didn't really have to act at all. A very powerful scene, but the director had the good taste to leave our own personal image of Christ intact. I mean, no Christian could possibly want to carry an actor's face into the spiritual content of his religious life. The new movie, predictably, does just that. Tasteless, and they even change the story.
@My Own Private Idaho That could be interpreted as God and Adam in Michelangelo's painting.
The gospel is the GOSPEL OF THE KINGDOM!
Repent and believe the gospel! Follow Jesus’ teachings!
Jesus is going to return and set up the kingdom of God ON THE EARTH! God’s government ON THE EARTH! The Messiah will resurrect his people! The destiny of the Messiah and his people is to be ON THE EARTH! The renewed restored earth! God also dwelling with them! Rev 21
Jesus said the Father is the only true God!
John 17
3 And this is eternal life, that they know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom thou hast sent.
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Only-monos
God-theos
Monos theos
Monotheism
The Father
Jesus is the one sent by the true God (the Father)!
Jesus never claimed to be God, Jesus said he has a God!
Jesus has a God!
Jesus died!
God can’t die!
God raised Jesus from the dead!
The man playing the Roman soldier should get star billing for his reaction to Jesus in this one scene.
The actor playing the part was not cast for the part. he was just an extra that the director thought looked the part when he saw him around the set. Never acted in any movie before or since. Great direction and set-up of the scene by Wyler.
Wow he looked like a true actor
This movie is such a treasure and this scene is just glorious. What a blessing.
You are truly are the king of kings!
“He gave me hope, when hope was gone! He gave me strength to journey on…..”
A man of culture! :)
Amen!
I always think of this exact same quote when I watch this scene!
Amen🙏💯💕💕
We will need this hope and confidance in the near future
This scene shook me to my core. My grandmas favorite movie 🙏🏼✨
I'm 25 years old and I sat down and watch this on HBOMAX and when I saw this scene I cried so hard...like I didn't cry that hard sence my step dad passed away..
I watched this film when I was little with my family, my parents and grandparents. I didn't really understand a lot of it. But I was very content and happy sitting between my adored grandfather and my mother. One of my precious memories. ❤❤
That moment with Jesus and the centurion was priceless. That big guy looked like a whipped pup after he walked away! 😄
yes. He knew he was looking into the face of God!
@@DrTiwade John 4:12
No one has ever seen God; but if we love one another, God remains in us, and His love is perfected in us
That scene was Masterfully executed by everybody involved.
YOU TRULY ARE THE KING OF KINGS
Brings tears to my eyes