"Experience the visual splendor, thundering action and towering drama of this record-setting winner of 11 Academy Awardsª including Best Picture. Charlton Heston brings a muscular physical and moral presence to his Best Actor Oscarª-winning role of Judah Ben-Hur, a Jewish nobleman in Palestine whose heroic odyssey includes enslavement by the Romans, vengeance against his tormentors during a furious arena chariot race and fateful encounters with Jesus Christ. Best Director Oscarª winner William Wyler masterfully grips the reins of an enduring and spellbinding spectacular."--Conainer.

Based on the novel by Lew Wallace. Originally released as a motion picture in 1959. Special features: Commentary by Film Historain T. Gene Hatcher with Charlton Heston Music Only Track Showcasing Miklos Rozsa's Award-Winning Score. A selection of the National Film Registry, 2004. "Meticulously restored frame by frame and digitally remastered from the original 65mm camara negative!"--Container. Bilingual packaging (English/French).