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Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ 1925

Budget

$4M

Runtime

143 mins

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.

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.

Does Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ have end credit scenes?

No!

Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ does not have end credit scenes. You can leave when the credits roll.

Meet the Full Cast and Actors of Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ

Explore the complete cast of Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ, including both lead and supporting actors. Learn who plays each character, discover their past roles and achievements, and find out what makes this ensemble cast stand out in the world of film and television.


Myrna Loy

Myrna Loy

Slave Girl (uncredited)

Clark Gable

Clark Gable

Roman Guard (uncredited)

Gary Cooper

Gary Cooper

Roman Guard (uncredited)

John Gilbert

John Gilbert

Chariot Race Spectator (uncredited)

Carole Lombard

Carole Lombard

Slave Girl (uncredited)

Janet Gaynor

Janet Gaynor

Slave Girl (uncredited)

Noble Johnson

Noble Johnson

Crowd Member (uncredited)

Joan Crawford

Joan Crawford

Chariot Race Spectator (uncredited)

Betty Bronson

Betty Bronson

Mary

Lillian Gish

Lillian Gish

Chariot Race Spectator (uncredited)

May McAvoy

May McAvoy

Esther

John Barrymore

John Barrymore

Chariot Race Spectator (uncredited)

Lionel Barrymore

Lionel Barrymore

Chariot Race Spectator (uncredited)

Samuel Goldwyn

Samuel Goldwyn

Chariot Race Spectator (uncredited)

Colleen Moore

Colleen Moore

Chariot Race Spectator (uncredited)

Sidney Franklin

Sidney Franklin

Chariot Race Spectator (uncredited)

Douglas Fairbanks

Douglas Fairbanks

Chariot Race Spectator (uncredited)

Mary Pickford

Mary Pickford

Chariot Race Spectator (uncredited)

Harold Lloyd

Harold Lloyd

Chariot Race Spectator (uncredited)

Tom Tyler

Tom Tyler

Charioteer (uncredited)

Marion Davies

Marion Davies

Chariot Race Spectator (uncredited)

William Green

William Green

Chariot Race Spectator (uncredited)

Ramon Novarro

Ramon Novarro

Judah Ben-Hur

Ray Erlenborn

Ray Erlenborn

(uncredited)

Manuel Caballero

Manuel Caballero

Roman Guard (uncredited)

Bill Elliott

Bill Elliott

Chariot Race Spectator (uncredited)

Claire McDowell

Claire McDowell

Princess of Hur

Dorothy Gish

Dorothy Gish

Chariot Race Spectator (uncredited)

Leo White

Leo White

Sanballat

Frank Currier

Frank Currier

Quintus Arrius

Nigel De Brulier

Nigel De Brulier

Simonides

Dale Fuller

Dale Fuller

Amrah

Carmel Myers

Carmel Myers

Iras

Winter Hall

Winter Hall

Joseph

Rupert Julian

Rupert Julian

Chariot Race Spectator (uncredited)

Francis X. Bushman

Francis X. Bushman

Messala

Mitchell Lewis

Mitchell Lewis

Sheik Ilderim

Rosita Garcia

Rosita Garcia

Slave Girl (uncredited)

Charles Belcher

Charles Belcher

Balthazar

Claude Payton

Claude Payton

Jesus Christ (uncredited)

Cliff Lyons

Cliff Lyons

Charioteer (uncredited)

Kathleen Key

Kathleen Key

Tirzah

Jacob Dance

Jacob Dance

Wealthy Man (uncredited)

Gilbert Clayton

Gilbert Clayton

(uncredited)

William Donovan

William Donovan

Charioteer of Corinthian Bay Team (uncredited)

Harry Gordon

Harry Gordon

Centurion (uncredited)

Sid Grauman

Sid Grauman

Chariot Race Spectator (uncredited)

Mickey Millerick

Mickey Millerick

(uncredited)

Carlotta Monti

Carlotta Monti

Slave Girl (uncredited)

Satini Pualoa

Satini Pualoa

Extra (uncredited)

Leonora Summers

Leonora Summers

(uncredited)

Christiane Yves

Christiane Yves

Hedonist (uncredited)

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Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ Themes and Keywords

Discover the central themes, ideas, and keywords that define the movie’s story, tone, and message. Analyze the film’s deeper meanings, genre influences, and recurring concepts.


1st centuryadopted sonchildhood friendfalse accusationfather daughter relationshiparrestslaveryroman judeaseparation from familysword and sandalvengeanceslavearabcrucifixionhealingjesus christ characterblockbusternational film registrychariot raceepicreligionmother son relationshipbrother sister relationshipleprosymiraclesea battleancient romecenturionnativitygalley slavepiraterescuemerchantrivalryracial slurracismdungeonwhippingdesertthirstcrueltyshipwrecksinking shiptyrannyvictory paradeunjust incarcerationhorsetortureoppressionpigeon

Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ Other Names and Titles

Explore the various alternative titles, translations, and other names used for Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ across different regions and languages. Understand how the film is marketed and recognized worldwide.


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 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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