Ben-Hur
11Wins12NomsDirected by William Wyler
Synopsis
In ancient Judea, a Jewish aristocrat opposing Roman occupation of his homeland reunites with his childhood friend, now a Roman commander — setting in motion a saga of betrayal, adventure, tragedy, revenge, and faith.
Awards
32nd Academy Awards· 1960
- Actor in a Leading RoleCharlton HestonWon
- Actor in a Supporting RoleHugh GriffithWon
- Best Pictureposthumous award, Sam ZimbalistWon
- CinematographyRobert SurteesWon
- Costume DesignElizabeth HaffendenWon
- DirectingWilliam WylerWon
- Film EditingJohn D. Dunning, Ralph E. WintersWon
- Music (Comedy or Drama Score)Miklós RózsaWon
- Production DesignEdward Carfagno: Hugh Hunt, William A. Horning ( Posthumous Award )Won
- SoundFranklin MiltonWon
- Visual EffectsRobert MacdonaldAudible Effects By Milo B. Lory, Visual Effects By A. Arnold GillespieWon
- Writing (Adapted)Karl Tunberg By Lew Wallace
Details
Cast
Charlton Heston Won 
Stephen Boyd
Hugh Griffith Won 
Jack Hawkins
Haya Harareet
Martha Scott
Cathy O'Donnell
Sam Jaffe
Finlay Currie
Frank Thring