L'epopea del giudeo Ben-Hur, arrestato dall'amico Messala, tribuno dell'impero romano, inviato nelle galee come schiavo, riuscirà, dopo aver salvato il console Ario, a diventare un ricco romano e a tornare in patria per vendicarsi.
- Pubblicato il November 24, 1959
- Academy Awards (1960)
Winner - Actor in a Leading Role, Actor in a Supporting Role, Best Motion Picture, Cinematography, Costume Design, Directing, Film Editing, Music (Original Score), Production Design, Sound Recording and Visual Effects.
BAFTA Awards (1960)Winner - Best Film.
Directors Guild of America Awards (1960)Winner - Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Theatrical Feature Film.
Golden Globe Awards (1960)Winner - Best Director – Motion Picture, Best Motion Picture – Drama and Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture.