KnowraBen-Hur (1959 film)Linked fromLinked fromThe 7 pages that link to Ben-Hur (1959 film), each with the reason it gives.All 7Broader topic 5Related 2Metro-Goldwyn-MayerBroader topic: Its scale and box-office success illustrate MGM’s tradition of prestige epics.William WylerBroader topic: The film’s scale and chariot race became the most spectacular expression of Wyler’s craft.Charlton HestonRelated: Its title role brought Heston the Academy Award for Best Actor.CinecittàBroader topic: Its monumental sets and production scale made Cinecittà a major base for the film.Miklós RózsaBroader topic: Rózsa’s monumental score won an Academy Award and helped define the film’s ancient-world sound.Epic filmBroader topic: Its chariot race and large-scale production became defining reference points for Hollywood spectacle.Hugh GriffithRelated: Griffith won an Academy Award for playing the horse breeder Sheikh Ilderim.