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Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ

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7.3(120)19252h 23m3

Judah Ben-Hur, a wealthy Jewish prince in Jerusalem, is betrayed by his childhood friend, Roman tribune Messala, and wrongfully sent to the galley slaves.

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Status
Released
Budget
$3.9M
Box office
$9M
Language
No Language
  • chariot race
  • leprosy
  • revenge
  • silent film
  • seductress
  • sea battle
  • galley slave
  • enslavement
  • temptress
  • nativity
  • 1st century
  • antiquity

Top billed cast

Behind the camera

Director

Fred Niblo

Produced in

United States of America

Where to watch

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Release dates

  • United StatesUS

    • TheatricalNRNew York City, New York30 Dec 1925
    • TheatricalNR8 Oct 1927
    • TheatricalNR(re-release) (sound version)1 Dec 1931
    • TheatricalNR(re-release)2 Jan 1932
    • Theatrical (limited)NRSan Francisco Silent Film Festival1 Jun 2015
  • United KingdomGB

    • TheatricalPG8 Nov 1926
    • TheatricalPG17 Oct 1927
  • AustriaAT

    • Theatrical12 Nov 1926
  • BrazilBR

    • Theatrical1025 Dec 1925
  • DenmarkDK

    • Theatrical1 Oct 1926
  • EstoniaEE

    • Theatrical1 Apr 1927
  • FinlandFI

    • TheatricalS25 Dec 1926
    • TheatricalS(re-release)25 Dec 1931
  • FranceFR

    • Theatrical26 Apr 1927
    • Theatrical(re-release) (sound version)16 Dec 1932
  • HungaryHU

    • Theatrical5 Feb 1932
  • IcelandIS

    • Theatrical2 Aug 1927
  • IrelandIE

    • TheatricalG(re-release)22 Jan 1932
  • JapanJP

    • Theatrical1 Sept 1928

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Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ was released on 25 December 1925.

Audience reviews

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    sykobanana

    4/24/2021

    8/10

    What an epic. Watching this, you can see why Wyler wanted to remake it in the 50s. In this, you can see the emotions of the characters that are much more fleshed out compared to the first (unauthorised) screen version. Set design and costumes are grand, though the hairstyling is reminiscent of the 1920s (but maybe Romans were into that). The score is typical silent movie fare. Colourising the "Biblical scene…

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    Tourma

    11/8/2023

    10/10

    What an amazing, absolutely beautiful film. Especially for nearly a century ago, but for any movie ever. The backgrounds, the grand sets, the sheer amounts of extras, and the animation of the stars and the coloring of the biblical scenes. Just...wow. And topless women! Its got everything. (not Mary) WI first heard about this version after seeing a video on TCM about silent films. Gonna watch the '59 versi…

  • C

    CinemaSerf

    7/27/2024

    7/10

    With the Roman legions securely ensconced in his Judaean homeland, Prince "Judah Ben-Hur" (Ramon Navarro) hopes that the arrival of his childhood friend "Messala" (Francis X. Bushman) might make things a bit easier for his conquered people. Fat chance! His erstwhile friend is far more concerned with impressing his boss and keeping the locals under control. An incident during the arrival procession of the new Governor…

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