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Ben-Hur poster
S
Masterwork
MASTER SCORE 92.0 / 100
1959·Adventure / Drama / History·3h 32m

BEN-HUR

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In 26 AD, Judah Ben-Hur, a Jew in ancient Judea, opposes the occupying Roman empire. Falsely accused by a Roman childhood friend-turned-overlord of trying to kill the Roman governor, he is put into slavery and his mother and sister are taken away as prisoners.

Above the Line
William Wyler·DirectorKarl Tunberg·ScreenplayRobert Surtees·Director of PhotographyMiklós Rózsa·Original Music ComposerRalph E. Winters·Editor
Cast
Charlton Heston·Judah Ben-HurStephen Boyd·MessalaHugh Griffith·Scheich IldirimJack Hawkins·Quintus ArriusHaya Harareet·EstherMartha Scott·MiriamCathy O'Donnell·TirzahSam Jaffe·SimonidesFinlay Currie·BalthasarFrank Thring·Pontius Pilatus
Full Crew
(7 credits)
Directing· 1
William Wyler·Director
Writing· 1
Karl Tunberg·Screenplay
Camera· 1
Robert Surtees·Director of Photography
Editing· 2
Ralph E. Winters·EditorJohn D. Dunning·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Miklós Rózsa·Original Music Composer
Production· 1
Sam Zimbalist·Producer
By the Numbers
92.0
OF 100
Master Score
8.1
OF 10
IMDb
85%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$164M
ROI 99333%
Worldwide Gross
11
11 NOMS
Oscar Wins
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Poster DNA

THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Ben-Hur's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#F5A800
#2F2F2F
#FFFFFF
Mood
Epic, Dramatic, Grand
Composition
Layered
Era
1950s
Visual Style
Illustrated

“The poster features the title "BEN-HUR" rendered in large, textured, stone-like letters that appear to be part of an ancient structure. On the left, a large, da”

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Key Elements
ChariotsHorsesStatueColumns
Atmosphere
Vibrant
Color Mood
Warm
Setting
Fantasy
Design Score
8/10
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