Ben-Hur 3-Disc Edition Blu-ray (1959) | Charlton Heston as Judah Ben-Hur | Stephen Boyd as Messala | Jack Hawkins | Hugh Griffith | Dir. William Wyler | 11 Academy Awards incl. Best Picture | Miklos Rozsa Score | 212 Mins | New & Sealed

Row well and live. Ben-Hur (1959) on Blu-ray — the 11-Academy Award epic directed by William Wyler (three-time Oscar Best Director), newly remastered from the original 65mm film elements. Charlton Heston as Judah Ben-Hur. Stephen Boyd as Messala. Jack Hawkins as Quintus Arrius. Hugh Griffith as Sheikh Ilderim (Oscar Best Supporting Actor). Score by Miklós Rózsa (Oscar Best Original Score). Jewish prince Judah Ben-Hur, betrayed by his childhood friend Messala, condemned to the Roman galleys, and his journey back through one of cinema’s greatest chariot races. 212 minutes. Newly remastered from 65mm. DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1. This 3-disc edition includes the main feature, extensive special features and the complete 1925 silent version. New & sealed.

Ben-Hur – 3-Disc Edition – What’s Included

• Discs 1 & 2: Ben-Hur (1959) — remastered from original 65mm elements — DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 — 2.76:1 aspect ratio — commentary by film historian T. Gene Hatcher with scene-specific comments from Charlton Heston — music-only track featuring Miklós Rózsa’s score
• Disc 3:
  • Charlton Heston: A Personal Journey (78 mins, HD)
  • Ben-Hur (1925 silent version) — Thames Television restoration with orchestral score by Carl Davis (143 mins)
  • The Epic That Changed Cinema (2005 documentary, 58 mins) — Ridley Scott and other filmmakers on Ben-Hur’s influence on modern epics
  • Ben-Hur: The Making of an Epic (1994 documentary, 58 mins) — hosted by Christopher Plummer
  • Ben-Hur: A Journey Through Pictures — audiovisual recreation via stills, storyboards and sketches
  • Screen tests (30 mins)
  • Vintage newsreels gallery
  • Highlights from the 1960 Academy Awards ceremony
  • Theatrical trailer gallery

Note: This edition does not include a slip case. 3 discs only.

Ben-Hur – Blu-ray – Product Details

• Title: Ben-Hur (1959) — 3-Disc Edition
• Director: William Wyler
• Based On: Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ by Lew Wallace (1880)
• Cast: Charlton Heston, Stephen Boyd, Jack Hawkins, Hugh Griffith, Haya Harareet
• Score: Miklós Rózsa
• Format: Blu-ray — 3 Discs
• Aspect Ratio: 2.76:1
• Audio: DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
• Runtime: 212 minutes
• Studio: Warner Home Video
• EAN / Barcode: 2724564408512
• Condition: New & Sealed

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