Ben-Hur is a 1959 American religious epic film directed by William Wyler, produced by Sam Zimbalist, and starring Charlton Heston as the title character. A remake of the 1925 silent film with a similar title, it was adapted from Lew Wallace's 1880 novel Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ.[1]
Synopsis[]
Charlton 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.[2]
Whumpees[]
| Judah Ben-Hur | |
|---|---|
| Portrayed By | Charlton Heston |
| Whump | Captive, enslaved, dehydration, collapse, emotional whump throughout: grief, tears, guilt, anger, despair |
| Contributor | Anonymous |
