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Ben-Hur (Original title)
Date: 1959 (Copyright)

Country: USA

Directed by: William Wyler

Production company billing: ©1959 Loew's Incorporated Presented by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer [end] a Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer picture MPAA: 19158
Synopsis: Spectacular epic unfolded during the early Christian era - the story of enmity between a noble young Jew and the ruthless commander of a Roman garrison in a period covering the Birth and Crucifixion of Christ.

Genre:
Action and Adventure

Subjects:
Chariot Racing, Religion
Articles held in BFI Reuben Library (57)
In: Empire n242 August 2009  Pages: 89-113
Title: 1001 greatest movie momentsArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Listing of a 1001 best 'moments' or scenes from films, themed by franchise, action or actor, plus a top ten listing of greatest moments by film.

In: Radio Times 21 Mar 2009  Page: 51
Title: Barry Norman's greatest hits. Ben Hur.Author: NORMAN, Barry Article type: ArticleLanguage: English

In: Empire n243 September 2009  Page: 140
Title: At home/DVD reissues: Ben-HurAuthor: NEWMAN, Kim Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English

In: Film History v20 n4 2008  Pages: 456-473
Title: Wyler's warsAuthor: KOZLOFF, Sarah Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Examines how William Wyler's liberal beliefs was reflected in his filmmaking. With reference to> MRS. MINIVER, The BEST YEARS OF OUR LIVES, MEMPHIS BELLE and BEN HUR.

In: Journal of Popular Film & Television v34 n3 Autumn 2006  Pages: 116-122
Title: A Cold War Cautionary Tale: Heterosexuality and Ideology...Author: TUSZYNSKI, Susan Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: "...in William Wyler's Ben-Hur".

In: Empire n201 March 2006  Pages: 144-145
Title: At Home/Movies: Chariots of the GodsAuthor: Nathan, IanArticle type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English

In: Sight and Sound v16 n4 April 2006  Page: 87
Title: Ben-HURAuthor: MACNAB, Geoffrey Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English

In: American Cinematographer v87 n2 February 2006  Page: 16,18
Title: DVD Playback: Ben HurAuthor: HEMPHILL, Jim Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English

In: Premiere v19 n2 October 2005  Page: 126
Title: Ben Hur: Collector's Edition / Major Dundee: The Extended...Author: KENNY, Glenn Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English

In: Empire n190 April 2005  Pages: 131-140
Title: Lets Revise...StuntsAuthor: NEWMAN, Kim Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A history of stunts in films. Includes a timeline of key events in the history of stunts and and a guide to films that feature the best stunts in them.

In: Sight and Sound vSuppl nOscar February 2004  Page: [whole issue]
Title: Oscar storiesAuthor: ROBINSON, David Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Supplement published as tie-in to Turner Classic Movies' television season in February 2004, 29 DAYS OF OSCAR. A brief history of the Oscars and analysis of some Oscar- nominated films including BEN-HUR (1959).

In: CinémAction n112 2004  Pages: 50-65
Title: De l'histoire a la fable: Gladiator ou le retour du...Author: BIGORGNE, David Article type: ArticleLanguage: French
Description: An examination of how ridley Scott's GLADIATOR fits into the genre of epic spectacle embodied in films such as BEN HUR and SPARTACUS. [Article title ends..."retour du péplum-opéra"].

In: Film Review vSpec. n51 Epics  Pages: 70-97
Title: The top 20 greatest epics of all timeAuthor: BRETT, Anwar Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: BEN-HUR is listed at number 1 in a feature on the 20 best epic films "of all time".

In: Radio Times v312 n4072 23 Mar 2002  Page: 58
Title: The Reel Story Behind...Ben Hur.Author: COLLINS, Andrew Article type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Short article on the production of the film.

In: Sight and Sound v12 n1 January 2002  Page: 58
Title: Home movies: reviewsAuthor: MACNAB, Geoffrey Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English

In: Variety 05 Mar 2001  Page: 42
Title: DVDAuthor: ELLEY, Derek Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
Description: Review of Warner DVD release.

In: American Cinematographer v82 n5 May 2001  Page: 14
Title: DVD playbackAuthor: PIZZELLO, Chris Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English

In: Film Score Monthly v6 n4 Apr/May 2001  Page: 46
Title: Lights, camera, spectacle! amidst the clutter of recent ...Author: DURSIN, Andy Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Article title ends:"... CGI blockbusters comes a batch of real, honest-to-God epics".

In: Empire n131 May 2000  Page: 140
Title: Videos to buyAuthor: [DP] Article type: Video ReviewLanguage: English

In: Positif n468 February 2000  Pages: 91-96
Title: Ben-Hur, une bible américaineAuthor: CIEUTAT, Michel Article type: ArticleLanguage: French
Description: Article on three adaptations of the story of BEN-HUR: Sidney Olcott's BEN HUR (1907), Fred Niblo's BEN-HUR A TALE OF THE CHRIST (1925), and William Wyler's BEN-HUR (1959).

In: Positif n468 February 2000  Pages: 97-101
Title: Miklos Rozsa: Une musique pour le péplumAuthor: CHANUDAUD, Stéphane Article type: ArticleLanguage: French
Description: On the music composed by Miklos Rozsa for BEN-HUR and other Hollywood epic films.

In: Empire n137 November 2000  Page: 146
Title: SoundtracksAuthor: [IF] Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Soundtrack review for BEN-HUR (1959) music composed by Miklos Rozsa.

In: Film Comment v35 n2 Mar/Apr 1999  Pages: 38-42
Title: Whose Hur?Author: RICHARDS, Peter Article type: ArticleLanguage: English

In: Screen International n1165 03 Jul 1998  Page: 7
Title: Valuable antiqueAuthor: MEAUX SAINT MARC, Françoise Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: BEN HUR will be screened in France again, accompagnied by a promotion campagne.

In: Films in Review v47 n5/6 May/Jun 1996  Pages: 87-88
Title: The soundtrackAuthor: SMITH, Jack Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A review of releases on CD on some of Miklos Rozsa's filmusic scores, including his score for BEN HUR.

In: Score Filmmuziek Magazine n100 September 1996  Page: 26
Title: Pas veschenen & CD besprekingenArticle type: Short ArticleLanguage: Dutch
Description: review of the soundtrack

In: Score Filmmuziek Magazine n97 December 1995  Page: 16
Title: Pas verschenen& CD besprekingenAuthor: JW Article type: Short ArticleLanguage: Dutch
Description: Review of the soundtrack

In: Filmfax n43 Feb/Mar 1994  Pages: 70-76
Title: Hangin' on with the king of stuntmen Yakima CanuttAuthor: RHODES, Scott Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A survey of the career of stuntman Yakima Canutt.

In: Sight and Sound v3 n3 March 1993  Page: 62
Title: [Sight and Sound - v3 n3 March 1993: no known title]Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Video note

In: Soundtrack! The Collector's Quarterly v11 n41 March 1992  Page: 19
Title: Record ReviewsAuthor: LARSON, Randall D. Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Review of released soundtrack for BEN HUR.

In: Screen International n772 1 Sep 1990  Page: 2
Title: [Screen International - n772 1 Sep 1990: no known title]Language: English
Description: Note of US re-issue in newly-mastered 70mm/6 channel stereo print.

In: Films Illustrated v6 n68 April 1977  Pages: 294-296
Title: [Films Illustrated - v6 n68 April 1977: no known title]Language: English

In: Film Index n41 1977  Pages: 384-389
Title: [Film Index - n41 1977: no known title]Language: English

In: Films and Filming v23 n9 June 1977  Page: 47
Title: [Films and Filming - v23 n9 June 1977: no known title]Language: English

In: American Film v1 n6 April 1976  Pages: 28-36
Title: [American Film - v1 n6 April 1976: no known title]Language: English

In: Cinema v2 n2 July 1964  Pages: 10-13,29
Title: [Cinema - v2 n2 July 1964: no known title]Language: English
Description: Diary of the filming of the film centering around the part of Charlton Heston.

In: Film Culture n25 Summer 1962
Title: [Film Culture - n25 Summer 1962: no known title]Language: English
Description: Extreme viewpoint.

In: Annunciation v5 n1 January 1960
Title: [Annunciation - v5 n1 January 1960: no known title]Language: English

In: Film Quarterly v13 n3 Spring 1960  Page: 45
Title: [Film Quarterly - v13 n3 Spring 1960: no known title]Language: English

In: Cinémonde n1334 1 Mar 1960
Title: [Cinémonde - n1334 1 Mar 1960: no known title]Language: French
Description: Issue devoted to Ben Hur and its shooting.

In: Amateur Cine World v23 n9 February 1960  Page: 910
Title: [Amateur Cine World - v23 n9 February 1960: no known title]Language: English
Description: Art. on the chariot-race by Derek Hill.

In: Monthly Film Bulletin v27 n313 February 1960  Page: 18
Title: [Monthly Film Bulletin - v27 n313 February 1960: no known title]Language: English

In: Films and Filming v6 n5 February 1960  Page: 21
Title: [Films and Filming - v6 n5 February 1960: no known title]Language: English

In: Sight and Sound v29 n2 Spring 1960  Page: 94
Title: [Sight and Sound - v29 n2 Spring 1960: no known title]Language: English

In: Films in Review v11 n1 January 1960  Page: 27/48
Title: [Films in Review - v11 n1 January 1960: no known title]Language: English
Description: Chariot race.

In: Films and Filming v6 n4 January 1960  Page: 26
Title: [Films and Filming - v6 n4 January 1960: no known title]Language: English
Description: Note on script-credit problem.

In: Films in Review v10 n10 December 1959  Page: 617
Title: [Films in Review - v10 n10 December 1959: no known title]Language: English

In: Kine Weekly n2724 17 Dec 1959  Page: 142
Title: [Kine Weekly - n2724 17 Dec 1959: no known title]Language: English

In: Motion Picture Herald v217 n8 21 Nov 1959  Page: 19
Title: [Motion Picture Herald - v217 n8 21 Nov 1959: no known title]Language: English

In: Cinéma n34 March 1959  Pages: 78-83
Title: [Cinéma - n34 March 1959: no known title]Author: MOSKOWITZ, Gene Language: French
Description: Art on the shooting.

In: The Hollywood Reporter v157 n38 20 Nov 1959  Page: 5
Title: [The Hollywood Reporter - v157 n38 20 Nov 1959: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
Description: Statement of the Writers Guild of America concerning the script-credits.

In: The Hollywood Reporter v157 n36 18 Nov 1959  Page: 3
Title: [The Hollywood Reporter - v157 n36 18 Nov 1959: no known title]Language: English
Description: Detailed cred.

In: The Daily Cinema n8244 16 Dec 1959  Page: 14
Title: [The Daily Cinema - n8244 16 Dec 1959: no known title]Language: English

In: The Film Daily v116 n97 18 Nov 1959  Page: 5
Title: [The Film Daily - v116 n97 18 Nov 1959: no known title]Language: English

In: Variety 18 Nov 1959
Title: [Variety - 18 Nov 1959: no known title]Language: English

In: American Cinematographer v40 n10 October 1959
Title: [American Cinematographer - v40 n10 October 1959: no known title]Language: English
Description: Art, on the photography.

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Title: [ - : no known title]


Books held in BFI Reuben Library (10)
Title: disappearing christ: secularism in the silent era
Author: Maciak, Phillip  Pages: xiii, 243 pages

Title: Ben-Hur: the original blockbuster
Author: SOLOMON, Jon  Pages: xvii, 910 pages

Title: Epic sound: music in postwar Hollywood biblical films
Author: Meyer, Stephen C.  Pages: x, 272 pages

Title: Film and the classical epic tradition
Author: Paul, Joanna   Pages: x, 334 pages

Title: Boffo!: how I learned to love the blockbuster and fear the bomb
Author: BART, Peter  Pages: xxiv, 325p.

Title: Big screen Rome
Author: CYRINO, Monica Silveira  Pages: ix, 274 p.

Title: Mr. Technicolor
Author: KALMUS, Dr. Herberd  Pages: 231p.

Title: Hollywood directors 1941-1976
Author: KOSZARSKI, Richard  Pages: 426 pages

Title: Ben-Hur
Author: MURAY, Jean  Pages: [44]p.

Title: Ben-Hur: a tale of the Christ
Author: WALLACE, Lewis  Pages: [33]p.
Description: from Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.