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The numbers speak volumes: 100,000 costumes, 8,000 extras, 300 sets and a staggering budget in its day the largest in movie history. "Ben-Hur's" creators made it the best, the greatest Biblical-era epic ever. Charlton Heston brings a muscular physical and moral presence to the role of Judah Ben-Hur, a Jewish nobleman in Palestine whose heroic odyssey includes enslavement by the Romans, a bold escape from an embattled slave galley, vengeance against his tormentors during a furious arena chariot race and fateful encounters with Jesus Christ. Heston's charismatic performance brought him the Best Actor Oscar; the winner as 1959's Best Picture with the legendary William Wyler earning his third Best Director trophy, the film won a total 11 Academy Awards - a tally unequaled until 1997's "Titanic" set sail. Commentary by Film Historian T. Gene Hatcher with Scene Specific Comments from Charlton Heston; New Documentary: "Ben-Hur: The Epic That Changed Cinema" - Current filmmakers such as Ridley Scott and George Lucas reflect on the importance and influence of the film; 1994 Documentary: "Ben-Hur: The Making Of An Epic" Hosted by Christopher Plummer; Directed by William Wyler - 1986 Emmy Award-nominated documentary featuring the last interview with Wyler before his death; Featurette: "Ben-Hur: A Journey Through Pictures" - New audiovisual recreation of the film via stills, storyboards, sketches, music and dialogue; The 1925 Feature-length Silent Version of Ben-Hur with a stereophonic orchestral score by composer Carl Davis; Vintage Newsreels Gallery; Highlights from the 1960 Academy Awards Ceremony; Theatrical Trailer Gallery; Outtakes:, Screen Tests: Leslie Nielsen and Cesare Danova, Leslie Nielsen and Yale Wexler, George Baker and William Russel, Haya Harareet Hair and Make-up Tests.

The numbers speak volumes: 100,000 costumes, 8,000 extras, 300 sets and a staggering budget in its day the largest in movie history. "Ben-Hur's" creators made it the best, the greatest Biblical-era epic ever. Charlton Heston brings a muscular physical and moral presence to the role of Judah Ben-Hur, a Jewish nobleman in Palestine whose heroic odyssey includes enslavement by the Romans, a bold escape from an embattled slave galley, vengeance against his tormentors during a furious arena chariot race and fateful encounters with Jesus Christ. Heston's charismatic performance brought him the Best Actor Oscar; the winner as 1959's Best Picture with the legendary William Wyler earning his third Best Director trophy, the film won a total 11 Academy Awards -- a tally unequaled until 1997's "Titanic" set sail. After his boyhood friend Messala's fanatic loyalty to Rome makes him a powerful enemy, Jewish nobleman Judah Ben-Hur (Heston) is found guilty of an attempted murder he did not commit. His family is banished and he is enslaved on a warship. Yet, through his ferocity in a fierce sea battle, Ben-Hur is able to escape and become a horse trainer. To exact his revenge, Ben-Hur competes against Messala (Boyd) in the Roman chariot races. They race, locked in a battle to the death. Barely surviving, Ben-Hur forsakes the sword for Christ and finally finds redemption. Audio Commentary by Film Historian T. Gene Hatcher with Scene Specific Comments from Charlton Heston. New Documentary: "Ben-Hur: The Epic That Changed Cinema" - Current filmmakers such as Ridley Scott and George Lucas reflect on the importance and influence of the film. 1994 Documentary:"Ben-Hur: The Making Of An Epic" - Hosted by Christopher Plummer, Directed by William Wyler - 1986 Emmy Award-nominated documentary featuring the last interview with Wyler before his death.

Academy Award for Sound - The Academy Award for Sound Mixing is an Academy Award that recognizes the finest or most aesthetic sound mixing or recording, and is generally awarded to the production sound mixers and re-recording mixers of the winning film. Compare this award to the Academy Award for Sound Editing.

Academy Award for Writing Original Screenplay - The Academy Award for Writing Original Screenplay is the Academy Award for the best script not based upon previously published material. Before 1940 there was an Academy Award for Best Story for writing.

Academy Award for Best Story - The Academy Award for Best Story was the Academy Award that was the predecessor to the Academy Award for Writing Original Screenplay which was introduced in 1940.

Academy Special Achievement Award - The Special Achievement Award is an Academy Award given for an achievement which makes an exceptional contribution to the motion picture for which it was created, but for which there is no annual award category. Such award shall only be conferred, however, for achievements in productions which also qualify as an eligible release for distinguished achievements and meet the Academy's eligibility year and deadlines requirements.

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