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Ben Hur: A Tale of the Christ (1926)

Ben Hur: A Tale of the Christ

Plot Synopsis: This renowned silent epic was one of the most expensive features of its day, and easily stands up to the later, technically superior version. Juda Ben... (read more)

Rated Unrated, 2 hrs. 21 min.
Directed by: Fred Niblo
Release Date: Jan 01, 1926
All Flixster Ratings: 4.0 Stars (284)
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59 days ago
4.0 Stars
A massive, truly epic film. The chariot race still holds its own as one of the greatest action sequences in cinema history.
66 days ago
4.0 Stars
A pretty amazing film. Probably my favorite of all silent films. The technical portions of the film are absolutely incredible.
137 days ago
4.5 Stars
A stunning silent epic beginning with the story of Christ and later chronicling the life of Judah Ben Hur fighting for justice for his people from tyrannical Roman rule. A significant achievement in silent cinema, with fantastic early colour tinting,... (read more)
177 days ago
4.5 Stars
You haven't seen this film until you've seen it with the London Philharmonic Orchestra.

Please have another screening of this film with the live score! Was worth every penny and the best experience I've had in a cinema ever.
195 days ago
3.5 Stars
this is far better than the bloated william wyler version. i also think roman whatever his name is makes a better ben hur. filmed in a styles typical of the time, it is admirable and holds up reasonably well. however, the chariot race was awesome. wa... (read more)
202 days ago
5.0 Stars
i watch the 52 version and definitely want to watch this silent version! pls tell me where to find it *grin*
295 days ago
4.0 Stars
The Heston version's only improvement was color and a great Stephen Boyd performance. Still, I keep coming back to this version, which still amazes me. What a race!
303 days ago
3.0 Stars
This is the first full-length silent movie I've seen and I actually quite enjoyed it. I haven't seen the '59 Ben-Hur either. There's a lot of action in this and it's also a very good story. The chariot race scene is way too long though IMO.
372 days ago
3.5 Stars
A great place to start if you want to get into silent films, truly spectacular sequences with some eye opening pre-code violence & nudity!
374 days ago
5.0 Stars
I love silent films. TNT used to play this every Christmas Eve, for their Silent Night theme. I love the cinematography and I love how silent movies allow your imagination more space to create the experience. I ended up buying the box set just to b... (read more)
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