Release Date: November 18th, 1959
DVD Release Date: March 13th, 2001
G |3 hr 23 min
Plot SummaryCharlton Heston plays a Palestinian Jew who is battling the Roman empire at the time of Christ. His actions send him and his family into slavery, but an inspirational encounter with Jesus changes everything. Heston finally meets his rival in a justly famous chariot race and rescues his suffering family.
Cast: Charlton Heston, Jack Hawkins, Stephen Boyd, Haya Harareet, Hugh Griffith, Martha Scott, Sam Jaffe, Cathy O'Donnell
Director: William Wyler
Genres: Adventure , Drama , Historical drama
Production Co: Metro Goldwyn Mayer
Distributors: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Keywords: Friend , Sacrifice , Rise , Touching , Escape , Emotional , Sister , Revenge