
Wed, Jun 14
|Saint John's Episcopal Corsicana
Saint John's Summer Movies-Ben Hur
One of the most financially successful Biblical epics of all time, the 1959 adaptation of Ben Hur is considered by many to be the gold standard against which all other such films are judged.


Time & Location
Jun 14, 6:00 PM
Saint John's Episcopal Corsicana, 101 N 14th St, Corsicana, TX 75110, USA
About the event
One of the most financially successful Biblical epics of all time, the 1959 adaptation of Ben Hur is considered by many to be the gold standard against which all other such films are judged. Directed by William Wyler and starring Charlton Heston as Judah Ben Hur, this “story of the Christ” is actually the story of a fictional Jewish prince, his tribulations, and his periodic encounters with Jesus of Nazareth. Featuring some of the best filmmaking in the history of Hollywood, it includes (among other things) one of the most beautiful portrayals of the Nativity ever put on screen, and of course, the indescribably amazing chariot race. Academy Awards: 12 nominations, 11 wins (including Best Picture, Director and Actor)