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Charlton Heston [1] (born John Charles Carter; October 4, 1923 – April 5, 2008) was an American actor.He gained stardom for his leading man roles in numerous Hollywood films including biblical epics, science-fiction films and action films.
Ben-Hur is a 1959 American religious epic film [1] directed by William Wyler, produced by Sam Zimbalist, and starring Charlton Heston as the title character. A remake of the 1925 silent film with a similar title, it was adapted from Lew Wallace's 1880 novel Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ.
Ben-Hur is an MGM sound film starring Charlton Heston; it premiered in New York City on November 18, 1959. [95] Ben Hur is an animated direct-to-video film featuring the voice of Charlton Heston; Ben Hur Live is a 2009 stage adaptation. Ben Hur (TV miniseries) is a 2010 adaptation.
The Ten Commandments is a 1956 American epic religious drama film produced, directed, and narrated by Cecil B. DeMille, [5] shot in VistaVision (color by Technicolor), and released by Paramount Pictures.
Charlton Heston and Marina Berti in Ben-Hur. Several actors were offered the role of Judah Ben-Hur before it was accepted by Charlton Heston. Burt Lancaster claimed he turned down the role because he found the script boring [50] and belittling to Christianity. [e] Paul Newman turned it down because he said he didn't have the legs to wear a ...
Ozzie travels to Israel in search of a secret he has discovered and is kidnapped while on the phone with Rudy, who travels to Jerusalem to rescue him. Ozzie's associate, Professor Walt Finley (Charlton Heston), gives Rudy the key to a safe-deposit box in East Jerusalem before being gunned down by unknown assailants. Rudy opens the safe-deposit ...
The Greatest Story Ever Told is a 1965 American epic religious film retelling the Biblical account of Jesus of Nazareth, from the Nativity through to the Ascension.Produced and directed by George Stevens, with an ensemble cast, it features the final film performances of Claude Rains and Joseph Schildkraut.
Judah Ben-Hur, shortened to Ben-Hur, is a fictional character, the title character and protagonist from Lew Wallace's 1880 novel Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ.The book covers the character's adventures and struggle against the Roman Empire as he tries to restore honor to his family's name after being falsely accused of attacking the Roman governor.