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Ben-Hur is a story of a fictional hero named Judah Ben-Hur, a Jewish nobleman who was falsely accused and convicted of an attempted assassination of the Roman governor of Judaea and consequently enslaved by the Romans.
- Lewis Wallace
- 1880
Aug 17, 2016 · Is Ben-Hur a true story, or perhaps based on the Bible? Or, is it simply historical fiction? The movie raises some big questions. The new version is actually the fifth film to tell the...
- Johnny Brayson
Apr 22, 2023 · No, ‘Ben-Hur’ is not based on a true story. It is an adaptation of Lew Wallace’s Christian novel titled ‘Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ’ and was developed for the screen by screenwriter Karl Tunberg.
Mar 28, 2022 · Though the story of Ben-Hur is not based on a real person, the story's lessons are applicable even more than a century after General Lew Wallace wrote it. Ben-Hur is one of the most successful movies in Oscar history, winning 11 Academy Awards in 1960.
Jul 15, 2023 · But did you know the films were based on a book? No, not the Bible, you clever wags, but rather Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ, written by Lew Wallace in 1880.
- Lloyd Farley
- Senior Author
Jul 28, 2022 · Although the main character, the Jewish prince Judah Ben-Hur, is fictional, the film is true to the Bible in other areas, especially its theme of redemption that characterizes the message of Christianity.
Apr 15, 2022 · The 1959 blockbuster, starring Charlton Heston, made history with a record 11 Academy Awards. But what many may not know is that Hollywood didn't create this classic story. The idea came from the best-selling novel, Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ, published in 1880.
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