Ben-Hur [videorecording] / Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer ; screenplay by Karl Tunberg ; produced by Sam Zimbalist ; directed by William Wyler.
In this Biblical epic, Jewish nobleman Ben Hur (Heston) struggles against Roman tyranny in 1st century Palestine.
Record details
- ISBN: 1419810790
- Physical Description: 4 videodiscs (222 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
- Edition: Widescreen; Collectors edition
- Publisher: Burbank, CA : Turner Entertainment Co. ; c2005.
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Based on the novel by General Lew Wallace. Features: commentary, new documentaries, Ben-Hur: a journey through pictures (stills, outtakes, sketches, music), 1925 silent version of Ben-Hur, highlights from the 1960 Academy Awards, trailers, outtakes, hair and make-up tests. Originally released as a motion picture in 1959. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | disc 1-2. Ben-Hur (1959) -- disc 3. Ben-Hur (1925 version) / directed by Fred Niblo ; adaptation by June Mathis -- disc 4. Bonus materials. |
| Creation/Production Credits Note: | Director of photography, Robert L. Surtees ; art direction, Edward C. Carfagno, William A. Horning ; editing, John D. Dunning, Ralph E. Winters ; music, Miklós Rózsa. |
| Participant or Performer Note: | Charlton Heston, Jack Hawkins, Haya Harareet, Stephen Boyd, Hugh Griffith, Martha Scott, Cathy O'Donnell. |
| Target Audience Note: | MPAA rating: G. |
| System Details Note: | DVDs, Dolby digital surround. |
| Terms Governing Use and Reproduction Note: | For private home use only. |
| Language Note: | Closed-captioned. In English with optional English, French, or Spanish subtitles. |
| Awards Note: | Academy Awards: Best Actor in a Leading Role, Charlton Heston; Best Actor in a Supporting Role, Hugh Griffith; Best Art Direction-Set Decoration, Color, William A. Horning, Edward C. Carfagno, Hugh Hunt; Best Cinematography, Color, Robert Surtees; Best Costume Design, Color, Elizabeth Haffenden; Best Director, William Wyler; Best Effects, Special Effects, A. Arnold Gillespie (visual), Robert MacDonald (visual), Milo B. Lory (audible); Best Film Editing, Ralph E. Winters, John D. Dunning; Best Music, Scoring of a Dramatic or Comedy Picture, Miklos Rozsa; Best Picture, Sam Zimbalist; Best Sound, Franklin Milton (Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer) |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Wallace, Lew, 1827-1905 > Film and video adaptations. Jewish men > Drama. Rome > Drama. |
| Genre: | Bible films. Drama films. Feature films. Film adaptations. Video recordings for the hearing impaired. |
Available copies
- 4 of 6 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
- 1 of 2 copies available at Rockingham County Public Library.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 6 total copies.
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison-Mayodan Public Library | vid rotation yellow - 2128 (Text) | 31554009598326 | Adult Video | Available | - |
| Reidsville Library | vid rotation green - 4114 (Text) | 31554008493016 | Adult Video | Checked out | 10/28/2024 |
