Ben-Hur DVD (2001) Charlton Heston, Wyler (DIR) cert PG Title: Ben-Hur Leading Actor: Charlton Heston Region: Region 2 Duration: 213 mins Format: DVD / Normal Type: DVD No. of Discs: 1 disc(s) Studio / Publisher: Warner Bros. Home Ent. UK Release Date: 05 Nov 2001 Edition: Normal William Wyler directs this historical epic starring Charlton Heston in the title role. Judah Ben-Hur (Heston) is a Jewish prince who falls out with his close Roman friend Messala (Stephen Boyd) when he refuses to promote Roman rule over his people - his mother and sister are imprisoned and he is enslaved. Hur plans and achieves revenge after three years as a slave and later becoming a charioteer, but finds true peace when he returns to Jerusalem and joins the following of Jesus Christ. The film won eleven Academy Awards including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor in a Leading Role (Heston) and Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Hugh Griffith).
