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Ben-Hur - 1959

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Hawkins, Jack (8)
Heston, Charlton (35)
Leone, Sergio (11)
Rózsa, Miklós (22)
Wyler, William (13)

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Almighty Hollywood - http://www.flickfilosopher.com/oscars/bestpix/benhur.shtml
Review of the 1959 film version of Ben-Hur. And MaryAnn Johanson trades barbs with a reader.

Apollo Guide: Ben-Hur - http://apolloguide.com/mov_revtemp.asp?cid=3108
Review by Brian Webster of the 1950s epic film.

BBCi: Ben-Hur (1959) - http://www.bbc.co.uk/films/2001/04/09/ben_hur_1959_review.shtml
Cast list, review by Nick Hilditch, and viewer rating.

Chicago Reader: Ben-Hur - http://onfilm.chicagoreader.com/movies/capsules/00894_BEN_HUR.html
Dave Kehr's capsule review says that this film is a colossal bore, except for the famous chariot race.

Christian Spotlight on Entertainment: Ben-Hur - http://www.christiananswers.net/spotlight/movies/pre2000/rvu-benhur.html
Short review by Kevin J. Burk. Has a moral rating, as well as a rating of cinematic quality. Highly recommends the film.

DVD Authority: Ben-Hur - http://www.dvdauthority.com/reviews.asp?reviewID=4453
Positive review of the movie and its DVD transfer. Rated for audio, video, and extras; overall rating 4/5.

DVD Movie Guide: Ben-Hur (1959) - http://www.dvdmg.com/benhur.shtml
Review of the DVD, by Colin Jacobson. Includes stills. Rated for picture, sound, and extras.

DVD Town: Ben-Hur - http://www.dvdtown.com/reviews/review.asp?id=6402&reviewid=617
In-depth review by John J. Puccio of the film that almost defines the term "epic spectacle," and its release on DVD. Highest possible rating for video; 9/10 for audio, and for entertainment value; 8/10 for extras.

DVD Verdict: Ben-Hur - http://www.dvdverdict.com/reviews/benhur.php
In-depth review by Barrie Maxwell of the epic film and its DVD release. Overall rating 90/100.

eFilmCritic: Ben-Hur - http://efilmcritic.com/hbs.cgi?movie=3740
Reviewer Alexandre Paquin says that this plodding epic may be "the dullest story ever told." Viewers disagree.

Epinions.com: Ben-Hur - http://www.epinions.com/mvie_mu-1002007
Ordinary viewers review and rate the 1959 movie.

filmcritic.com: Ben-Hur - http://a.filmcritic.com/misc/emporium.nsf/2a460f93626cd4678625624c007f2b46/03102c2640e9c123882569fa000968c7?OpenDocument
Review by Christopher Null says you'd be hard-pressed to find a G-rated movie that kids will hate more, just because it's so long. But Charlton Heston is unforgettable, and of course there is the chariot race. Rated 4/5.

Greatest Films: Ben-Hur (1959) - http://www.filmsite.org/benh.html
In-depth review by Tim Dirks.

Guy Movie of the Week: Ben-Hur - http://www.leisuresuit.net/Webzine/articles/GMOTW_46.shtml
Review by Kerry Douglas Dye.

Home Theater Info: Ben Hur - http://www.hometheaterinfo.com/benhur.htm
Review of the DVD. Rated 4/4.

IMDb: Ben-Hur (1959) - http://us.imdb.com/title/tt0052618/
Cast and credits, plot summary, viewer comments and rating, awards and nominations.

Mr. Mikey's Video Views: Ben Hur--Commemorative 35th Anniversary Edition - http://www.tourvic.com:591/videoviews/FMPro?-DB=videoviews.fp5&-Format=searchresult02.html&-layout=videoviews&ID=00229&-Find
Positive review of a special edition transfer to laser disc.

Parent Previews: Ben-Hur (1959) - http://www.parentpreviews.com/movie-reviews/ben-hur.shtml
Review by Kerry Bennett, aimed at parents. Overall grade: A-.

Reel.com: Ben-Hur (1959) - http://www.reel.com/movie.asp?MID=79&buy=closed&PID=10090378&Tab=reviews&CID=18
Synopsis, review by James Plath of the DVD and its extras.

The Cinema Laser: Ben-Hur - http://www.thecinemalaser.com/dvd_reviews/ben-hur-dvd.htm
Review of the movie's release on DVD. Includes stills which show off the widescreen format.

The Digital Bits: Ben-Hur - http://www.thedigitalbits.com/reviews2/benhur.html
Positive review of the movie and its transfer to DVD.

TV Guide Online: Ben-Hur - http://www.tvguide.com/movies/ben-hur/105969
Includes review and cast list. Rated 4.5/5.

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