1960s Technicolor Hollywood blockbuster movie. Famous for the
chariot racing scene close to the end, which was the
prototype for the
pod race in
Star Wars Episode I.
The story is set around the year 0, and describes how a man called "Ben Hur" from
Palestine succeeds in life and against his
adversaries by being a glowing example of the
American Man.
The movie "
Gladiator" has the same basic thrust, but more
special effects, more realistic
colour, better
audio quality, and a slightly different story.