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1 day ago · 'Ben-Hur' (1959) Image via Loews, Inc. A nearly four-hour adventure epic full of action and grand excitement, William Wyler 's Ben-Hur was a massive cinematic achievement that became one of the ...
4 days ago · Three films have won 11 Academy Awards: Ben-Hur (1959): nominated in 12 of the 15 possible categories. Titanic (1997): nominated in 14 of the 17 possible categories. The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003): nominated in 11 of the 17 possible categories. Most nominations received by a single film: 14.
1 day ago · Ben-Hur (1959) Speaking of epic, have you seen the 1950s Ben-Hur ... A movie that is grand in scale yet small in scope. A story that is personal for the director but feels larger than life.
10 hours ago · But the undeniable zenith of the gilded decade was reached with MGM’s luminous remake of Ben-Hur (1959), directed by William Wyler, shot at the venerable studios in Cinecittà, Rome, and starring Charlton Heston in the title role (see Ben-Hur, reception of). Wyler’s Ben-Hur was a critically lauded and commercially successful film that ...
3 days ago · I haven't seen a 'Ben-Hur' quiz yet, so I thought I'd make one for my favorite movie. Have fun!
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3 days ago · One of the most iconic films that swept up awards is Ben-Hur, directed by William Wyler. Released in 1959, this epic historical drama set new standards for filmmaking with its grand scale and impressive production values, becoming a significant cultural touchstone. Academy Awards: 11 Oscars including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor.
1 day ago · Back in MGM’s heyday in the 1950s and ‘60s, the studio was known for its biblically tinged epics, including Quo Vadis (1951) and Ben-Hur (1959). This feels like a partnership that’ll take the source material seriously, and it’ll keep its eye on the show’s aesthetic quality as well.
