Eleven Oscars, including Best Picture, went to this classic adaptation of the Lew Wallace story of Palestine in the time of Christ. Charlton Heston stars as Jewish prince Judah Ben-Hur, who's sent to the galleys after being falsely accused of trying to murder a Roman governor. His road to vengeance against nobleman Messala (Stephen Boyd) leads Ben-Hur to compete in a dangerous chariot race, depicted in one of cinema's most breathtaking action sequences. With Martha Scott; William Wyler directs. 3 2/3 hrs. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital 5.1, French Dolby Digital 5.1; Subtitles: English (SDH), French, Spanish; audio commentary; isolated music score; theatrical trailers. Three-disc set.
