Ben-Hur

  • Theatrical - Wide 2016-08-19
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Synopsis

A falsely accused nobleman survives years of slavery to take vengeance on his best friend who betrayed him.

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5/10

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Review: Ben-Hur

PLOT: Judah Ben-Hur (Jack Huston), a Jewish prince, is betrayed by his adopted Roman brother, Messala (Toby Kebbell), who accuses him of treason against Rome. Sent to the galleys as a slave, after a dramatic escape he hatches a plan...

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Review: Ben-Hur

PLOT: Judah Ben-Hur (Jack Huston), a Jewish prince, is betrayed by his adopted Roman brother, Messala (Toby Kebbell), who accuses him of treason against Rome. Sent to the galleys as a slave, after a dramatic escape he hatches a plan...

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