I said exactly the same, after my jaw came back to it's natural position, after it dropped living my mouth wide open and all the flies and insects of this world, thought they discovered a real black hole that leads back in time, even though it was just my mouth open! Can't remember any other scene or any event in my life, be the reason that my jaw dropped down like that... What Im doing here, words can't describe that scene. However, I was shocked that much, because it has happend in my life too. I had a really tough day back when I was a soldier, which made me cry like a small boy. I turned my head up with my eyes more wet than ever and asked God, with a humble way, to either show me just a sign, that He's there watching me going through that, which of course wasn't fair, since I didn't cause it. I can't say in public what He did, because it was way more unbelievable, than what you see in this scene. I bet my life, my everything and I don't care, for money, or anything esle in this world. because He exists! This is not the real life, this is just the place that souls are created. Devil, may have unleashed his dogs and it is the last days, as they are described by Christ Himself in the Apocalypse, the days we are now, but I don't care!!! The real life is AFTER death, problem is, that this determnes where you'll end up, so, choose wisely, before it's to late. May God bless you all!!
For as long as I live I will never forget seeing this movie as an 8-year-old boy for 50 cents, two quarters my mother handed me, on a Sunday afternoon. I was so touched even as a child by this movie and when I left a Florida rain had clean the air and the ground and the sun was out and everything was sparkling clean, as was my heart at that moment. Although I had trouble following the Lord until the last few years, I'm 61 now, I never forgot the movie or that scene and the scene following it when Jesus is being led to Golgotha to be crucified. You couldn't have made this story up it just wouldn't have made sense. Thank you Father for always being there for me especially in the last few years. God bless everyone in this time of godlessness across our land and in the world. If there is no God what difference does any of this make. God forgive us for the sins of America and give us strength as we face the enemies of the Bible in our land.
peterm3964 No ancient Mediterranean civilization ever used convicts or slaves as forced oarsmen. However, in the seventeenth century the Mediterranean galleys used convicts. A French galley slave who survived his sentence explained in his book that when they were taken to Marseilles in chains to serve in the galleys, they begged for water to some Christian ladies and nuns who were coming out of a church and they refused to give them the water, saying: "where they are taking you you will have all the water you want" referring to sea water. This is the Christian piety that the movie has invented.
@@odalrich No movie ever "invented" true Christian piety. Do you even know any real Christians? Are you a real Christian? If not, then I invite you to trust in Jesus Christ and He will make you more like Him.
My all-time favorite scene. How applicable it is to all of us. Here is a man who has been wronged, mistreated, had everything including his family taken from him, dying of thirst, in total despair and all he had to do was what any of us need to do, simply cry out "God help me." His falling to the ground is beautiful symbolism because at that point all he could do, all he needed to do, was look up. The Christ scene was magnificent. Without even uttering a word again proving how actions speak so much louder. You see Christ's love, compassion, gentleness, his providing, and protection. Christ gave him what he needed and so much more. Notice the symbolism of the water. Christ never went back to the well to refill the cup yet Ben Hur drank way more than that little cup could hold. It was never going to run dry. God so often gives so abundantly.
As often as I've seen this movie now (in my considerably long life) l don't think l ever gave a thought to what you write here, about that cup that the Messiah offered him was "holding" more water in it than it should have had! Wow!!
I saw this scene at a second premier of Ben Hur at the Granada Theater in Santa Barbara Ca. in the Spring of 1971. I adored the movie, but this scene especially had a massive impact on me. After Charlton Heston died, I remember reading an interview when he said that the night before the shoot of this scene, that he'd been so frustrated not knowing how to play the scene that he'd gotten himself into a drunk wipeout. He said he felt completely helpless on how to act it, but I believe it was that total sense of helplessness that helped him capture the exact emotion he needed to convey the scene perfectly. Charlton Heston and Lew Wallace, the author of the novel the movie was based on, through the manly and morally upright characterization of Juda Ben Hur, gave me, a then fifteen-year-old boy, the confidence that "real men" follow Jesus. Within six months I'd given my life to Christ. It's been over fifty years now, and I've never regretted that decision. And P.S. My best friend, Steve Francisco, was with me that night. He gave his heart to Christ about six years later.
Thanks for sharing your 52 year old experience and that knowledge about Mr.Heston, an actor par excellence. BTW do you know the title of that book you mentioned?
There have been many times, when I was down. Feeling beaten. Downtrodden. Like the forces of evil have stomped me into the ground. And when all else is lost, I’ve asked the Lord ,” Please help me. “ And God has always given me, just what I needed to keep going. Sometimes, the gift is very small, like a sip of water. But delivered with perfect timing.
I've always felt this scene is Heston's best acting ... and some of the best you'll find anywhere. His agony and expression as the water is taken from him and passed along is truly remarkable. You FEEL the thirst and despair, the unfairness and anger. Christ pouring the water only adds to what is one of the film's best scenes.
This is one of the most moving, powerful, and unforgettable scenes in motion picture history. Even the actor playing the otherwise cruel Centurion was marvelous.
THAT ROMAN SOLDIER knew better than to say anything,the lord was talking to him and he was bewildered,you can see it in his face,he was confused,he was standing in front of the king of the universe and he felt the power
Jesus Christ is the entity of unfathomable intelligence and the creator of molecules his power makes them move. I was reading Jeremiah ch one before I formed you ect to my Christian friend and as I was reading the holy spirit healed me of a great pain from a operation I was like a sword and a fire pain very bad they had to cut off a piece of flesh also it was deep.
I have always wondered about this scene. I feel that the darkness that consumed the heart of this Roman soldier was consumed by the light of Jesus Christ. It was Christ's power that drove the soldier back so that Judah could drink the life-saving water. It was not a decision the soldier made.
@@antonioacevedo5200 correct watch it couple of times,the director told him to assume the lost look as the lord was confusing him,no great feat for the king of the universe i believe it happened this way,as no other way would have swayed a roman guard,they were barbaric
The "Master" helping those down and out, the brutal Roman Centurion recognized the Son of Man, and fear gripped this man and he "stayed" his raised hand. What a great, moving, powerful scene that ran chills down my back when I still see it. Come Lord Jesus come and remove Your people from this sick and dying world.
To me, the most impressive part of this scene is not the part when Charlton Heston receives water and takes a look at who gave it to him but the sequence when the Roman soldier takes a look at he Lord`s face and then again and over again and his utter confusion about what he has seen, a marvellous piece of acting by this unknown actor I have watched and admired many times
yeah the reason the roman soldier looked away is coz he looked at the face of a guy with downs syndrome, and realized whipping a disabled kid with nice hair wasnt exactly a roman thing to do.
What does his love really do for you in your daily life ? How do you distinguish it ? What does happen to you different from what happens to any other person ?
Long Live our mighty Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe! In hoc signo vinces, Deus vult! Love to all fellow Christians and good people from Mexico!
This is the Best scene ever in the movie history. I saw this scene for the first time about 50 years ago, but I still can't forget it. Can anyone be like him? I've kept asking myself this question up until now. And I'm gonna keep asking myself the same question from now on, too.
The guard should have gotten a special Oscar for best acting for a moment when he speaks nothing, but says everything with his facial expressions. Perfect, extraordinary.
And at some stage of our lives the Lord Jesus christ has been there to help every single one of us. . .I have lost count how many times i have called on the son of God my Saviour to help me (Thank you for always being there for me Lord .)
during the production of this movie whenever an actor, extra, production assistant or anyone else made a mistake during production the punishment was said to be, "NO WATER FOR HIM" to which everyone laughed in unison. ~Charlton Heston
A Masterpiece of Filmmaking (William Wyler) and Acting (Charlton Heston). There are those who think Heston didn't deserve an Oscar for Ben Hur. I've always thought they were wrong. Heston may be a bit wooden in other films, but he played this difficult role perfectly. Above all, I can't think of anyone who would have been better suited for it. Or can you really imagine, let's say, Lancaster, Douglas, Curtis, Hudson, Newman or Brando as Ben Hur? Not me. Who could have played this part? Wyler's idea of not showing the face of Jesus, just the phenomenal effect he has on people is brilliant, genius. (I say that as an Atheist.)
@Dan Beech I don't see him in that part. And he was some years to old for Ben-Hur. In the early scenes the character is 26. Kirk was 42 when the movie was made.
@Dan Beech Look at him in Spartacus 1 year later. Nobody would think that he is below 40. In any case, Heston has the right age and "biblical" looks for the role and was ideally cast. On the other hand, would he have worked as Spartacus? I can't imagine.
A perfect scene, well acted and presented. Christ's face is never shown to the audience. We know it is Him, the Lord of Lord's and the King of King's, but we are left to our imagination what His face looks like. Not only do we see Christ's ultimate authority and power on display by defying the Roman Centurion and giving water to Ben Hur, but we also witness the empathy of love of Christ to us as individuals. Yeshua strokes Ben Hur's hair, and touches his face and fingers. Sadly, a movie like this one would NEVER be made in today's poisonous caldron of Woke Hollywood. Perversions, hatred, violence, and disgusting behavior is celebrated in today's movies, but never the true God.
@@AB-nk5wv - I said absolutely NOTHING about politics, but you just did. Sin is sin. Jesus was kind to the blind man, and healed him (John 9), but used the harshest language against the Pharisees. No doubt, you would condemn Christ for being “political.” But as you yourself injected politics into this, precisely which party do you associate with sexual perversions?
They aren't HIS enemies--they are the enemies of GOD. Unless they repent, they are the ones that, when they die and are judged in that final court of no appeals, who will be told "depart--I never knew you..." Hate is an emotion as legitimate as Love or Pity or any other when correctly focused. We are to hate evil of the sort he describes, and your attempting to excuse its unrepentant perpetrators is sinful in and of itself.
What a scene! So dear to my heart ever since I saw this movie on silverscreen as a young boy forty five years ago. The Power and Mercy of Son of God juxtaposed with the tyranny of the rulers and cruelty of human beings.Charlton Heston, a marvellous actor who brought life to the epic characters of Ben-Hur and Moses.
I saw this movie when I was a child...I am almost 60 now and this scene has remained with me...The Power Authority and Majesty of my Lord Jesus was revealed in this scene and I never forgot it...how grateful I am that He chose me to belong to Him...ThankYou Jesus I love You Jesus...because You first loved me and died for me
Yeshua Hamishya (sp) Jesus Christ in Hebrew This scene never fails to bring the tears to my eyes. Good thing the scene where Charlton Heston sees Jesus again carrying the cross wasnt here. Wonder if Id know Him on sight like the centurian and Heston.
If you haven't ever watched the movie The Robe, there's a scene where a high ranking Roman figure attempts to put on Jesus's robe. He immediately starts to fall under the weight of the power of the man who was wearing it. He has to have it taken off his shoulders because he cannot bear the responsibility of the Lord and his earthly mission. C
…or rather an inexplicable sense of awe at the peace he saw in that face, followed by guilt and humility. I am not a Christian but I would assume that is what the director was going for here.
What do we leran of this? Humanity, dignity of each human being and the courage to stand for it.... this is no easy challenge in life, but we should dare to live it.
And when they crusified him even then I heard him say.....Father forgive them for they don't know what they're doing........and his words took a sword of my hands.
Notice the change in Ben-Hur after his interaction with Jesus . This scene was so beautifully written and the 3 main actors in it gave us a moment treasured beyond years !
Beautiful scene of mercy and defiance of injustice. Charleton Heston is one of the finest actors Hollywood will ever know. This is my favorite film of all time.
The first time I saw this motion picture and especially this scene, I remembered Michelangelo's painting of the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel, where God is depicted reaching out with His finger to Adam's limp finger to give him life. I would like to think that the director of the film had this very scene in mind when he filmed it. It just blew me away. Of course, it was beautifully acted by Mr. Heston, whom I continue to admire to this day. I wish more of these Biblical epics would be made today instead of all the TRASH being made.
I agree with you Sir on what you said this is what this world needs but we all live in a world that's full of hate and not love. I would love to hear my Savior's voice again( the day I died when he said it's not my time).
I saw this scene at a second premier of Ben Hur at the Granada Theater in Santa Barbara Ca. in the Spring of 1971. I adored the movie, but this scene especially had a massive impact on me. After Charlton Heston died, I remember reading an interview when he said that the night before the shoot of this scene, that he'd been so frustrated not knowing how to play the scene that he'd gotten himself into a drunk wipeout. He said he felt completely helpless on how to act it, but I believe it was that total sense of helplessness that helped him capture the exact emotion he needed to convey the scene perfectly. Charlton Heston and Lew Wallace, the author of the novel the movie was based on, through the manly and morally upright characterization of Juda Ben Hur, gave me, a then fifteen-year-old boy, the confidence that "real men" follow Jesus. Within six months I'd given my life to Christ. It's been over fifty years now, and I've never regretted that decision.
It is nothing but trash. Things that no one needs to see to know how vile it is for the human mind and spirit to take in. We aren't supposed to view trashy movies. It's worse than consuming poison. Keep your eyes away from it? You aren't learning anything but dung and you already know what that is.
To be actually touched by the hand of God.... It makes me cry everytime.... The eyes of Jesus must have been beautiful and divinely calming...Soon, Soon- I will see Him. And He will hold me and call me his own
*The Prince of Hur calls out to God for help...and the Prince of Peace provides the water of life. He is still providing the gift of life to this day to millions!*
I remember watching this on tv. I was just a little boy, but it touched my heart, I knew it was Jesus our Lord giving him a cold cup of water. Jesus is the living water that flows from our belly.
2:40 That soldier knew that this was no ordinary man. He looked into the eyes of the King, and any bluster he had left was wiped away. This was not just any man, but the Son of Man Himself.
"Love the Lord with all your heart, all your soul and all your mind and your neighbor as yourself". Very powerful scene cuz you don't mess with the Man!
That music tells you mercy from God. Makes me cry to think some people are so mean and evil and hateful. But God's people are so loving and kind and powerful.
I'm not a Christian, but I'm always deeply moved by this scene. This scene shows Jesus as a kind and caring individual, but one whom will not hesitate to stand up for the downtrodden.
Essa cena é emocionante! JESUS é bom o tempo todo.
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E ficou bem nítido, que por ele ter fé, ele recebeu ajuda (na hora que mais precisou). Se for ainda mais longe, por ele ter recebido essa ajuda dEle, pôde ter a reviravolta que ocorreu mais tarde (não quero dar mais spoilers sobre esse filme do que isso, mas se há pessoas que ainda não viram Ben Hur, é um dos melhores filmes já feitos. É longo - 3 horas - mas vale cada minuto). Muito simbolismo e histórias que se entremeiam. É excelente.
I watch this movie every year at Easter. So many very powerful scenes full of the truth all men seek.. With all of today's technology I doubt a better movie could be made. Ben-Hur was from a different America at a much different time.
Not only that Bob. In my opinion this Centurion is the one who asked Lord Jesus Christ previously to heal his servant. And thats why he was ashamed of Lord Jesus and couldnt prevent him from offering water to Ben Hur.
You can´r see the face from Yeshua / Jesus in the hole film. But we see a carpenter and later Juda says he gave me water, in don´t know was it at the see of galiee.
Una scena molto bella, il condannato juda ben hur non doveva bere, ma Gesù seguì il suo cuore dando da bere, al condannato che sarà rematore nella flotta romana, ma quella azione sarà premiata, per avere dato da bere a ben hur, salvando il console quinto arrio, dall'affondamento della nave dove il suo destino era segnato.
How can anyone say that Chuck Heston did not deserve an Oscar...he is in practically every scene of Ben Hur,imagine how difficult that must of been to do
I love this movie and I love this scene! He clothed me when I was naked, He fed me when I was hungry and he gave be water when I was thirsty! Amen!
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The most powerful scene in the history of motion picture that excels cinematic brilliance.
I said exactly the same, after my jaw came back to it's natural position, after it dropped living my mouth wide open and all the flies and insects of this world, thought they discovered a real black hole that leads back in time, even though it was just my mouth open!
Can't remember any other scene or any event in my life, be the reason that my jaw dropped down like that... What Im doing here, words can't describe that scene. However, I was shocked that much, because it has happend in my life too.
I had a really tough day back when I was a soldier, which made me cry like a small boy. I turned my head up with my eyes more wet than ever and asked God, with a humble way, to either show me just a sign, that He's there watching me going through that, which of course wasn't fair, since I didn't cause it.
I can't say in public what He did, because it was way more unbelievable, than what you see in this scene. I bet my life, my everything and I don't care, for money, or anything esle in this world. because He exists! This is not the real life, this is just the place that souls are created. Devil, may have unleashed his dogs and it is the last days, as they are described by Christ Himself in the Apocalypse, the days we are now, but I don't care!!! The real life is AFTER death, problem is, that this determnes where you'll end up, so, choose wisely, before it's to late. May God bless you all!!
Awesome
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Yep!! 100%
Amen
For as long as I live I will never forget seeing this movie as an 8-year-old boy for 50 cents, two quarters my mother handed me, on a Sunday afternoon. I was so touched even as a child by this movie and when I left a Florida rain had clean the air and the ground and the sun was out and everything was sparkling clean, as was my heart at that moment. Although I had trouble following the Lord until the last few years, I'm 61 now, I never forgot the movie or that scene and the scene following it when Jesus is being led to Golgotha to be crucified. You couldn't have made this story up it just wouldn't have made sense. Thank you Father for always being there for me especially in the last few years. God bless everyone in this time of godlessness across our land and in the world. If there is no God what difference does any of this make. God forgive us for the sins of America and give us strength as we face the enemies of the Bible in our land.
that same 50 cents was 90 percent silver is worth 9-11 dollars melt value now
@@williamtell2053 those 2 quarters were the best I ever spent!!
Amen brother.
Amen!
Amen
“I know this man , he gave me water .”
Best line in movie history .
"...and I felt his voice take the sword out of my hand..." how wonderful and beautiful is THAT! 💘❤️💞
peterm3964 No ancient Mediterranean civilization ever used convicts or slaves as forced oarsmen. However, in the seventeenth century the Mediterranean galleys used convicts. A French galley slave who survived his sentence explained in his book that when they were taken to Marseilles in chains to serve in the galleys, they begged for water to some Christian ladies and nuns who were coming out of a church and they refused to give them the water, saying: "where they are taking you you will have all the water you want" referring to sea water. This is the Christian piety that the movie has invented.
" And the heart to live"
Amen
@@odalrich No movie ever "invented" true Christian piety. Do you even know any real Christians? Are you a real Christian? If not, then I invite you to trust in Jesus Christ and He will make you more like Him.
My all-time favorite scene. How applicable it is to all of us. Here is a man who has been wronged, mistreated, had everything including his family taken from him, dying of thirst, in total despair and all he had to do was what any of us need to do, simply cry out "God help me." His falling to the ground is beautiful symbolism because at that point all he could do, all he needed to do, was look up. The Christ scene was magnificent. Without even uttering a word again proving how actions speak so much louder. You see Christ's love, compassion, gentleness, his providing, and protection. Christ gave him what he needed and so much more. Notice the symbolism of the water. Christ never went back to the well to refill the cup yet Ben Hur drank way more than that little cup could hold. It was never going to run dry. God so often gives so abundantly.
As often as I've seen this movie now (in my considerably long life) l don't think l ever gave a thought to what you write here, about that cup that the Messiah offered him was "holding" more water in it than it should have had! Wow!!
Amazing deduction. Christ is the living water.
I saw this scene at a second premier of Ben Hur at the Granada Theater in Santa Barbara Ca. in the Spring of 1971. I adored the movie, but this scene especially had a massive impact on me.
After Charlton Heston died, I remember reading an interview when he said that the night before the shoot of this scene, that he'd been so frustrated not knowing how to play the scene that he'd gotten himself into a drunk wipeout. He said he felt completely helpless on how to act it, but I believe it was that total sense of helplessness that helped him capture the exact emotion he needed to convey the scene perfectly. Charlton Heston and Lew Wallace, the author of the novel the movie was based on, through the manly and morally upright characterization of Juda Ben Hur, gave me, a then fifteen-year-old boy, the confidence that "real men" follow Jesus. Within six months I'd given my life to Christ. It's been over fifty years now, and I've never regretted that decision.
And P.S. My best friend, Steve Francisco, was with me that night. He gave his heart to Christ about six years later.
Beautiful
Amazing!
Thanks for sharing your 52 year old experience and that knowledge about Mr.Heston, an actor par excellence. BTW do you know the title of that book you mentioned?
@@MIDRaju Ben Hur, A tale of the Christ, by Lew Wallace.
Wow. Praise God!
There have been many times, when I was down. Feeling beaten. Downtrodden. Like the forces of evil have stomped me into the ground.
And when all else is lost, I’ve asked the Lord ,” Please help me. “
And God has always given me, just what I needed to keep going.
Sometimes, the gift is very small, like a sip of water. But delivered with perfect timing.
Beautiful
I've always felt this scene is Heston's best acting ... and some of the best you'll find anywhere. His agony and expression as the water is taken from him and passed along is truly remarkable. You FEEL the thirst and despair, the unfairness and anger. Christ pouring the water only adds to what is one of the film's best scenes.
C'est surtout l'acteur romain le plus impressionnant.
Great facial expressions by the legendary actor. Great direction and script writing.
This is one of the most moving, powerful, and unforgettable scenes in motion picture history. Even the actor playing the otherwise cruel Centurion was marvelous.
One of the best movie demonstrations of Messiah's love and compassion for humanity!
Nice try! Maybe he won't be that kind. Maybe you deserve hefeweizen bier. You know he hates that variety of beer. You need water in the hot climates.
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Nonsense
Ever seen " King of Kings"?
Strong Jesus with the Protect of god!
THAT ROMAN SOLDIER knew better than to say anything,the lord was talking to him and he was bewildered,you can see it in his face,he was confused,he was standing in front of the king of the universe and he felt the power
Jesus Christ is the entity of unfathomable intelligence and the creator of molecules his power makes them move. I was reading Jeremiah ch one before I formed you ect to my Christian friend and as I was reading the holy spirit healed me of a great pain from a operation I was like a sword and a fire pain very bad they had to cut off a piece of flesh also it was deep.
@@neronevetti4540 his power staggers the imagination,he controls
You really said it the king of the universe
I have always wondered about this scene. I feel that the darkness that consumed the heart of this Roman soldier was consumed by the light of Jesus Christ. It was Christ's power that drove the soldier back so that Judah could drink the life-saving water. It was not a decision the soldier made.
@@antonioacevedo5200 correct watch it couple of times,the director told him to assume the lost look as the lord was confusing him,no great feat for the king of the universe i believe it happened this way,as no other way would have swayed a roman guard,they were barbaric
One of the most moving scenes in the history of film.
The "Master" helping those down and out, the brutal Roman Centurion recognized the Son of Man, and fear gripped this man and he "stayed" his raised hand. What a great, moving, powerful scene that ran chills down my back when I still see it. Come Lord Jesus come and remove Your people from this sick and dying world.
You mean the Son of God. Might want to edit. But a good comment never the less.
@@jameslatta6813 Thank you Mr. James for your response. Son of Man is a term that our Master, Jesus Christ, used for himself in the New Testament.
@@davidabney7700 My apologies David. I stand corrected. Did not know that.
I wish he would
To me, the most impressive part of this scene is not the part when Charlton Heston receives water and takes a look at who gave it to him but
the sequence when the Roman soldier takes a look at he Lord`s face and then again and over again and his utter confusion about what he has seen, a marvellous piece of acting by this unknown actor I have watched and admired many times
The Romans face goes the full range from anger, to terror, to fear, to sadness, and then to shame.it’s a masterpiece.
Gives the impression of a naughty child being told off by a loving parent - superb acting
@@brendancronin1844 That´s it! Very well observed..
Vous avez raison. L'acteur qui incarne le centurion mérite un Oscar.
yeah the reason the roman soldier looked away is coz he looked at the face of a guy with downs syndrome, and realized whipping a disabled kid with nice hair wasnt exactly a roman thing to do.
What this scene is telling us is that when you have given up on everything and cry out to HIM for help from your heart, lord, the merciful, comes.
I tear up everytime I see this scene. This is my all time favorite Film. The greatest movie ever made..
100% agreement.
I love that scene, especially when the soldier backs away when Jesus looks at him.
The love of our lord jesus christ.I cried when I seen the particular part.Thank you lord jesus for your unconditionalable love on us.From india
What does his love really do for you in your daily life ? How do you distinguish it ? What does happen to you different from what happens to any other person ?
He is with us always!!!!!!!!!!!
Long Live our mighty Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe!
In hoc signo vinces, Deus vult!
Love to all fellow Christians and good people from Mexico!
I´M SPEECHLESS WITH the roman´s reaction....when he sees Jesus. 2:41 he´s seeing to GOD.
jesus is not god. Jesus is a man and a prophet. God had neither wife nor son. God is one.
This is the Best scene ever in the movie history. I saw this scene for the first time about 50 years ago, but I still can't forget it. Can anyone be like him? I've kept asking myself this question up until now. And I'm gonna keep asking myself the same question from now on, too.
The guard should have gotten a special Oscar for best acting for a moment when he speaks nothing, but says everything with his facial expressions. Perfect, extraordinary.
And at some stage of our lives the Lord Jesus christ has been there to help every single one of us. . .I have lost count how many times i have called on the son of God my Saviour to help me (Thank you for always being there for me Lord .)
during the production of this movie whenever an actor, extra, production assistant or anyone else made a mistake during production the punishment was said to be, "NO WATER FOR HIM" to which everyone laughed in unison. ~Charlton Heston
The Lord,The Living Water gives strength and renewal to ALL those who seek Him!
A Masterpiece of Filmmaking (William Wyler) and Acting (Charlton Heston). There are those who think Heston didn't deserve an Oscar for Ben Hur. I've always thought they were wrong. Heston may be a bit wooden in other films, but he played this difficult role perfectly. Above all, I can't think of anyone who would have been better suited for it. Or can you really imagine, let's say, Lancaster, Douglas, Curtis, Hudson, Newman or Brando as Ben Hur? Not me. Who could have played this part?
Wyler's idea of not showing the face of Jesus, just the phenomenal effect he has on people is brilliant, genius. (I say that as an Atheist.)
@Dan Beech I don't see him in that part. And he was some years to old for Ben-Hur. In the early scenes the character is 26. Kirk was 42 when the movie was made.
@Dan Beech Look at him in Spartacus 1 year later. Nobody would think that he is below 40. In any case, Heston has the right age and "biblical" looks for the role and was ideally cast. On the other hand, would he have worked as Spartacus? I can't imagine.
A perfect scene, well acted and presented. Christ's face is never shown to the audience. We know it is Him, the Lord of Lord's and the King of King's, but we are left to our imagination what His face looks like. Not only do we see Christ's ultimate authority and power on display by defying the Roman Centurion and giving water to Ben Hur, but we also witness the empathy of love of Christ to us as individuals. Yeshua strokes Ben Hur's hair, and touches his face and fingers. Sadly, a movie like this one would NEVER be made in today's poisonous caldron of Woke Hollywood. Perversions, hatred, violence, and disgusting behavior is celebrated in today's movies, but never the true God.
I don't why he doesn't give up on us and save all the dogs--in general they are more decent "people" than most of us...
You talk of Jesus’ glory and kindness and end your comment attacking your political enemies 😂
@@AB-nk5wv - I said absolutely NOTHING about politics, but you just did. Sin is sin. Jesus was kind to the blind man, and healed him (John 9), but used the harshest language against the Pharisees. No doubt, you would condemn Christ for being “political.” But as you yourself injected politics into this, precisely which party do you associate with sexual perversions?
They aren't HIS enemies--they are the enemies of GOD. Unless they repent, they are the ones that, when they die and are judged in that final court of no appeals, who will be told "depart--I never knew you..." Hate is an emotion as legitimate as Love or Pity or any other when correctly focused. We are to hate evil of the sort he describes, and your attempting to excuse its unrepentant perpetrators is sinful in and of itself.
Very powerful video
What a scene! So dear to my heart ever since I saw this movie on silverscreen as a young boy forty five years ago. The Power and Mercy of Son of God juxtaposed with the tyranny of the rulers and cruelty of human beings.Charlton Heston, a marvellous actor who brought life to the epic characters of Ben-Hur and Moses.
To this day still brings tears to my Eyes, beautiful scene.
I saw this movie when I was a child...I am almost 60 now and this scene has remained with me...The Power Authority and Majesty of my Lord Jesus was revealed in this scene and I never forgot it...how grateful I am that He chose me to belong to Him...ThankYou Jesus I love You Jesus...because You first loved me and died for me
Needed to be comforted today and it did. Thank you. One of my favorite movies of all time.
Me too....
@@vintagebrew1057 I checked in yesterday too :)
Yeshua my Lord forever.
Nobody says thats Yeshua
He wasn't a Christian
@@thegame6141 but probably, Yeshua was His real name !
Yeshua Hamishya (sp)
Jesus Christ in Hebrew
This scene never fails to bring the tears to my eyes.
Good thing the scene where Charlton Heston sees Jesus again carrying the cross wasnt here.
Wonder if Id know Him on sight like the centurian and Heston.
Amen!
If you haven't ever watched the movie The Robe, there's a scene where a high ranking Roman figure attempts to put on Jesus's robe. He immediately starts to fall under the weight of the power of the man who was wearing it. He has to have it taken off his shoulders because he cannot bear the responsibility of the Lord and his earthly mission.
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I remember that ...
A flawless scene evoking a range of emotions mostly without words.
What a greatest loving God we have and serve. Hallelujah glory to JESUS CHRIST
one of the best movies ever made,
The soldier had nothing but fear in his heart when he saw the son of God ,that was a powerful scene
…or rather an inexplicable sense of awe at the peace he saw in that face, followed by guilt and humility.
I am not a Christian but I would assume that is what the director was going for here.
What do we leran of this? Humanity, dignity of each human being and the courage to stand for it.... this is no easy challenge in life, but we should dare to live it.
That scene stayed with me since childhood!Made me the man I am today Amen.
Judah Ben Hur meets The Lion of Judah.
Love, love this scene!! Love you Lord!!!
And when they crusified him even then I heard him say.....Father forgive them for they don't know what they're doing........and his words took a sword of my hands.
That is the scene that takes a sword of my hands once I remember it......again time to time.
Love yourself
Notice the change in Ben-Hur after his interaction with Jesus .
This scene was so beautifully written and the 3 main actors in it gave us a moment treasured beyond years !
Beautiful scene of mercy and defiance of injustice. Charleton Heston is one of the finest actors Hollywood will ever know. This is my favorite film of all time.
One of the most poetic moments in cinema.
The first time I saw this motion picture and especially this scene, I remembered Michelangelo's painting of the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel, where God is depicted reaching out with His finger to Adam's limp finger to give him life. I would like to think that the director of the film had this very scene in mind when he filmed it. It just blew me away. Of course, it was beautifully acted by Mr. Heston, whom I continue to admire to this day. I wish more of these Biblical epics would be made today instead of all the TRASH being made.
Unfortunately, Hollywood has no time for that anymore.
I agree with you Sir on what you said this is what this world needs but we all live in a world that's full of hate and not love. I would love to hear my Savior's voice again( the day I died when he said it's not my time).
I saw this scene at a second premier of Ben Hur at the Granada Theater in Santa Barbara Ca. in the Spring of 1971. I adored the movie, but this scene especially had a massive impact on me.
After Charlton Heston died, I remember reading an interview when he said that the night before the shoot of this scene, that he'd been so frustrated not knowing how to play the scene that he'd gotten himself into a drunk wipeout. He said he felt completely helpless on how to act it, but I believe it was that total sense of helplessness that helped him capture the exact emotion he needed to convey the scene perfectly. Charlton Heston and Lew Wallace, the author of the novel the movie was based on, through the manly and morally upright characterization of Juda Ben Hur, gave me, a then fifteen-year-old boy, the confidence that "real men" follow Jesus. Within six months I'd given my life to Christ. It's been over fifty years now, and I've never regretted that decision.
It is nothing but trash. Things that no one needs to see to know how vile it is for the human mind and spirit to take in. We aren't supposed to view trashy movies. It's worse than consuming poison. Keep your eyes away from it? You aren't learning anything but dung and you already know what that is.
@@Taiko-THC349 They have time. They will have an eternity in hell for what they are so proud of.
I KEEP WATCHING THIS CLIP FOR SEVERAL TIMES
To be actually touched by the hand of God.... It makes me cry everytime....
The eyes of Jesus must have been beautiful and divinely calming...Soon, Soon- I will see Him. And He will hold me and call me his own
Heston does great here, but the actor who was the Roman sergeant is astounding.
That's true! Great actor, awesome facial expression.
THANK YOU 🙏, Tal ❣️I needed this today ❤️.
Love the scene, the Roman soldier plays it real good !
JESUSCHRIST forever! Amen 🙏
Our LORD always showing compassion!
*The Prince of Hur calls out to God for help...and the Prince of Peace provides the water of life. He is still providing the gift of life to this day to millions!*
Jesús es El Señor Dios bendito todopoderoso Rey del universo.
Unico Salvador de la humanidad.
Cristo viene pronto 🙌🏻
WITHOUT A DOUBT THE MOST POWERFUL MOMENT IN CINEMA HISTORY
LOVE THAT MOMENT!!! Can you imagine when Jesus returns ??? All of us will be at his feet to adore him, he will cast all evil 💖
I remember watching this on tv. I was just a little boy, but it touched my heart, I knew it was Jesus our Lord giving him a cold cup of water. Jesus is the living water that flows from our belly.
Bir müslüman olarak çok beğendim böyle büyük bir azizin yüzünü göstermemek en doğru şey
Yeterki kimden su isteğeceni bil
Allah büyük tür
2:40 That soldier knew that this was no ordinary man. He looked into the eyes of the King, and any bluster he had left was wiped away. This was not just any man, but the Son of Man Himself.
I think this was the best movie Heston ever did miss his voice had to talk my mother to take me in 1959 I was 11 at the time
One of the greatest scenes in film history🙏
Thank you Jesus 🙏🏻❤
"Love the Lord with all your heart, all your soul and all your mind and your neighbor as yourself". Very powerful scene cuz you don't mess with the Man!
Chuck is so good that you are thirsty yourself and are pleading for water...the second time he looks Jesus,WOW so powerful !!!
Favorite movie of all time. Water imagery/meaning wonderful.⭐️⭐️
That ladies and gentlemen -is power personified.
Yes it is 👍👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️❤️
Glory to our King, Adonai Yeshua Hamashiach
That music tells you mercy from God. Makes me cry to think some people are so mean and evil and hateful. But God's people are so loving and kind and powerful.
Literally,touched by Yeshua,changed forevermore.
no puedo dejar de llorar ante esta escena, es algo superior a mis fuerzas.
La mejor escena . jamas filmaron otra semejante.
Pues a mi me pasa lo mismo.
Love this scene. "Si alguno tiene sed, venga a mí y beba." Juan 7:37🙋♂️
I'm not a Christian, but I'm always deeply moved by this scene. This scene shows Jesus as a kind and caring individual, but one whom will not hesitate to stand up for the downtrodden.
Beyond Cinematic!! 🙏 Tears from my Heart.. Water my Face.. HALLELUYeshua
Essa cena é emocionante!
JESUS é bom o tempo todo.
E ficou bem nítido, que por ele ter fé, ele recebeu ajuda (na hora que mais precisou).
Se for ainda mais longe, por ele ter recebido essa ajuda dEle, pôde ter a reviravolta que ocorreu mais tarde (não quero dar mais spoilers sobre esse filme do que isso, mas se há pessoas que ainda não viram Ben Hur, é um dos melhores filmes já feitos. É longo - 3 horas - mas vale cada minuto). Muito simbolismo e histórias que se entremeiam. É excelente.
1:34 - 2:27 A divine intervention without delay. Here.
I was thirsty and You gave me drink. Praise the Lord Jesus Christ.
He prayed to GOD and he was blessed.
I love this scene.it is cinema magic.
2:31 that's why our Lord didn't hate roman, because they are strong but when they know the truth they obey it !!!!
"What is truth?"
@@c.a.g.3130 Jesus Christ is Truth personified.- Jn.14:6
Possibly the greatest single scene in movie history
I watch this movie every year at Easter. So many very powerful scenes full of the truth all men seek.. With all of today's technology I doubt a better movie could be made. Ben-Hur was from a different America at a much different time.
The look on that soldiers face, he knew hew was in the presence of a man not of this world.
Not only that Bob. In my opinion this Centurion is the one who asked Lord Jesus Christ previously to heal his servant. And thats why he was ashamed of Lord Jesus and couldnt prevent him from offering water to Ben Hur.
I've felt like the Roman officer at times.
Why Sir?
The Authority and Power of Jesus Christ Surpasses All ✝️
I absolutely love this scene. I read the book Ben Hur and this is one of the times that the movie is better than the book. Thanks for sharing!
The Second Ben said GOD help me our beloveded GOD gave water to Ben.Thank YOU ,my Lord and my GOD jesus christ.🇺🇸.
His name is called the word of God. He treads the fierceness of the wine press of almighty God he is king of kings and lord of lords 🙏
This scene still brings tears to my eyes.
I love this scene. I love Yeshua.
Uma das cenas mais emocionantes que o cinema já criou!😇
I'M AGREE WITH YOU! IT IS ONE OF THE BEST AND IMPRESSIVE SCENE OF THE MOVIE. 😭
You can´r see the face from Yeshua / Jesus in the hole film. But we see a carpenter and later Juda says he gave me water, in don´t know was it at the see of galiee.
My father who is not Christian showed me this movie when I was a kid. And I who believe in Christ will show it to my kids.
“God help me”. But that was literally God himself in human form comming to him to help him, my lord and savior, Jesus christ
Praise Lord
I cried since the beggining watching this movie.
you are not the only one!
One of the best films ever.
Jesus is Savior!
lol
Absolutely beautiful.
Praise Jesus. Son of God.
Jesus is all you need
Una scena molto bella, il condannato juda ben hur non doveva bere, ma Gesù seguì il suo cuore dando da bere, al condannato che sarà rematore nella flotta romana, ma quella azione sarà premiata, per avere dato da bere a ben hur, salvando il console quinto arrio, dall'affondamento della nave dove il suo destino era segnato.
How can anyone say that Chuck Heston did not deserve an Oscar...he is in practically every scene of Ben Hur,imagine how difficult that must of been to do
I LOVE a good comedy. . and this is one of the funniest scenes I have watched. .