Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ
Special
1925
Historical drama
Docudrama
Drama
Action
Romance
Adventure
In this silent epic, a Jewish prince is betrayed and sent into slavery by a Roman friend, only to later regain his freedom and seek revenge while encountering Jesus of Nazareth.
Cast & Crew
Ramon Novarro Judah Ben-Hur
Francis X. Bushman Messala
May McAvoy Esther
Claire McDowell Princess of Hur
Betty Bronson Mary
Carmel Myers Iras
Nigel de Brulier Simonides
Mitchell Lewis Sheik Ilderim
Leo White Sanballat
Frank Currier Arrius
Charles Belcher Balthazar
Dale Fuller Amrah
Winter Hall Joseph
Kathleen Key Tirzah
Fred Niblo Director
Carey Wilson Screenwriter
Kevin Brownlow Producer
David Gill Producer
Clyde De Vinna Cinematography
René Guissart Cinematography
Percy Hilburn Cinematography
Karl Struss Cinematography
Lloyd Nosler Film Editing
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