Ben-Hur : a tale of the Christ
(DVD)

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Edgerton Public Library - DVDDVDOn Shelf
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Nobles County Library Worthington - DVDBEN-HUROn Shelf
Slayton Public Library - DVDBEN-HUROn Shelf

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Format
DVD
Physical Desc
4 videodiscs (222 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
UPC
00012569675353

Notes

General Note
Based on the novel by General Lew Wallace.
General Note
Originally released as a motion picture in 1959.
General Note
Features: commentary, new documentaries, Ben-Hur: a journey through pictures (stills, outtakes, sketches, music), 1925 silent version of Ben-Hur, highlights from the 1960 Academy Awards, trailers, outtakes, hair and make-up tests.
Creation/Production Credits
Director of photography, Robert L. Surtees ; art direction, Edward C. Carfagno, William A. Horning ; editing, John D. Dunning, Ralph E. Winters ; music, Miklós Rózsa.
Participants/Performers
Charlton Heston, Jack Hawkins, Haya Harareet, Stephen Boyd, Hugh Griffith, Martha Scott, Cathy O'Donnell.
Description
In this Biblical epic, Jewish nobleman Ben Hur (Heston) struggles against Roman tyranny in 1st century Palestine.
Target Audience
MPAA rating: G.
System Details
DVD, Dolby digital surround.
Terms Governing Use and Reproduction
For private home use only.
Language
In English with optional English, French, or Spanish subtitles.
Language
Closed-captioned.
Awards
Academy Awards: Best Actor in a Leading Role, Charlton Heston; Best Actor in a Supporting Role, Hugh Griffith; Best Art Direction-Set Decoration, Color, William A. Horning, Edward C. Carfagno, Hugh Hunt; Best Cinematography, Color, Robert Surtees; Best Costume Design, Color, Elizabeth Haffenden; Best Director, William Wyler; Best Effects, Special Effects, A. Arnold Gillespie (visual), Robert MacDonald (visual), Milo B. Lory (audible); Best Film Editing, Ralph E. Winters, John D. Dunning; Best Music, Scoring of a Dramatic or Comedy Picture, Miklos Rozsa; Best Picture, Sam Zimbalist; Best Sound, Franklin Milton (Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer)

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Citations

APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Tunberg, K., Wyler, W., Heston, C., Hawkins, J., Griffith, H., Rózsa, M., Niblo, F., Mathis, J., & Wallace, L. (2005). Ben-Hur: a tale of the Christ (Four-disc collector's ed., widescreen.). Turner Entertainment Co. :.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Karl. Tunberg et al.. 2005. Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ. Turner Entertainment Co..

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Karl. Tunberg et al.. Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ Turner Entertainment Co., 2005.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Tunberg, Karl., et al. Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ Four-disc collector's ed., widescreen., Turner Entertainment Co. :, 2005.

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