Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ (1925): Cast
Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ is a 1925 adventure drama directed by Fred Niblo, starring Ramon Novarro as Judah Ben-Hur, Francis X. Bushman and Claude Payton. It runs 2 hours 23 minutes and was made on a reported $4 million budget.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 23m (143 min)
- Director
- Fred Niblo
- Studio
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Budget
- $4M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ About?
The premise of Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ without spoilers.
Former childhood friends Judah Ben‑Hur and Messala reunite as adult adversaries—Messala a Roman officer, Judah a prosperous Israelite. A brick‑throwing incident during a parade condemns Judah to the galley slave decks, his wealth seized and his mother and sister imprisoned. Through determination and service to his Roman masters he rises to become a celebrated chariot racer. Believing his family dead, he returns home consumed by a desire for revenge against Messala.
Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- 1st century
- adopted son
- childhood friend
- false accusation
- father daughter relationship
- arrest
- slavery
- roman judea
- separation from family
- sword and sandal
- vengeance
- slave
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- arab
- crucifixion
- healing
- jesus christ character
- blockbuster
- national film registry
- chariot race
- epic
- religion
- mother son relationship
- brother sister relationship
- leprosy
- miracle
- sea battle
- ancient rome
- centurion
- nativity
- galley slave
- pirate
- rescue
- merchant
- rivalry
- racial slur
- racism
- dungeon
- whipping
- desert
- thirst
- cruelty
- shipwreck
- sinking ship
- tyranny
- victory parade
- unjust incarceration
- horse
- torture
- oppression
- pigeon
Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ Cast & Characters
Ramon Novarro leads the cast as Judah Ben-Hur, with Francis X. Bushman as Messala and Claude Payton as Jesus Christ (uncredited). Directed by Fred Niblo; 56 actors are credited in all.
- Director Fred Niblo
- Ramon Novarro as Judah Ben-Hur
- Francis X. Bushman as Messala
- Claude Payton as Jesus Christ (uncredited)
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Gary Cooper as Roman Guard (uncredited)
Also Starring in Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ
· 52 more- Clark Gable Roman Guard (uncredited)
- Joan Crawford Chariot Race Spectator (uncredited)
- Myrna Loy Slave Girl (uncredited)
- Carole Lombard Slave Girl (uncredited)
- John Gilbert Chariot Race Spectator (uncredited)
- Noble Johnson Crowd Member (uncredited)
- Janet Gaynor Slave Girl (uncredited)
- Leo White Sanballat
- Mary Pickford Chariot Race Spectator (uncredited)
- Lionel Barrymore Chariot Race Spectator (uncredited)
- Bill Elliott Chariot Race Spectator (uncredited)
- Claire McDowell Princess of Hur
- Harold Lloyd Chariot Race Spectator (uncredited)
- Mitchell Lewis Sheik Ilderim
- Lillian Gish Chariot Race Spectator (uncredited)
- Douglas Fairbanks Chariot Race Spectator (uncredited)
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- Henry King Chariot Race Spectator (uncredited)
- John Barrymore Chariot Race Spectator (uncredited)
- Clarence Brown Chariot Race Spectator (uncredited)
- Nigel De Brulier Simonides
- Tom Tyler Charioteer (uncredited)
- Marion Davies Chariot Race Spectator (uncredited)
- Sidney Franklin Chariot Race Spectator (uncredited)
- Winter Hall Joseph
- May McAvoy Esther
- Colleen Moore Chariot Race Spectator (uncredited)
- Dorothy Gish Chariot Race Spectator (uncredited)
- Dale Fuller Amrah
- Cliff Lyons Charioteer (uncredited)
- Carmel Myers Iras
- George Fitzmaurice Chariot Race Spectator (uncredited)
- Frank Currier Quintus Arrius
- Betty Bronson Mary
- Reginald Barker Chariot Race Spectator (uncredited)
- Charles Belcher Balthazar
- Carlotta Monti Slave Girl (uncredited)
- Kathleen Key Tirzah
- Jacob Dance Wealthy Man (uncredited)
- Rupert Julian Chariot Race Spectator (uncredited)
- Sid Grauman Chariot Race Spectator (uncredited)
- Ray Erlenborn
- Rosita Garcia Slave Girl (uncredited)
- Gilbert Clayton
- Satini Pualoa
- Samuel Goldwyn Chariot Race Spectator (uncredited)
- Manuel Caballero Roman Guard (uncredited)
- William Green Chariot Race Spectator (uncredited)
- Christiane Yves Hedonist (uncredited)
- William Donovan Charioteer of Corinthian Bay Team (uncredited)
- Harry Gordon Centurion (uncredited)
- Leonora Summers
- Mickey Millerick
More from Fred Niblo
More films directed by Fred Niblo: The Big Gamble, Way Out West, Redemption and The Enemy.
Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ.
Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ Also Known As
12 alternative titles, including “ベン・ハー” and “Ben Hur - Priča o Hristu”.
- Also known as
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- ベン・ハー
- Ben Hur - Priča o Hristu
- Бен-Гур
- Ben Hur
- ベン・ハー - キリストのお話
- Ben-Hur: Una storia di Cristo
- Μπεν Χουρ
- Бен-хуp
- 벤허
- Бен-Гур: Розповідь Христа
- 宾虚
- Бен-Гур: Расказ Христа
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Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, budget and post-credit scenes of Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ?
Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ runs 2 hours 23 minutes (143 minutes).
When was Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ released?
Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ was released on December 25, 1925.
Who directed Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ?
Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ was directed by Fred Niblo.
More films by Fred Niblo Who is in the cast of Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ?
Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ stars Ramon Novarro as Judah Ben-Hur, Francis X. Bushman as Messala and Claude Payton as Jesus Christ (uncredited), among 56 credited actors.
What was the budget of Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ?
Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ had a reported budget of $4 million.
Does Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ have a post-credit scene?
No. Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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