This movie is coming to theaters this week. It looks very good!
Ben-Hur (2016)
This film centers around Ben-Hur, a wealthy young aristocrat from Palestine who has supported the Romans who govern his country. After an accident, a former friend wrongfully accuses him of disloyalty and the authorities send him to a prison galley and confiscate his property. Ben-Hur eventually wins his freedom and prevails against his enemies in an exciting public chariot race. He returns to Palestine intent upon revenge, but finds redemption instead.
Genre – Adventure, Drama, History
Starring – Jack Huston, Toby Kebbell, Rodrigo Santoro, Morgan Freeman
Director – Timur Bekmambetov
Writers – Lew Wallace (based on the novel by), Keith R. Clarke, John Ridley (screenplay)
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