"Ben Hur" was made in 1959 and was directed by William Wyler. The movie is set in the time of Jesus's life. The movie stars: Charlton Heston as "Ben Hur", Jack Hawkins as "Quinten Arrius", Haya Harareet as Esther, and Stephen Boyd as "Messala."
One theme in this movie is "Loyalty." Ben Hur is loyal to his city and does not join Messala and the Romans. He is also loyal to his family and never betrays them. Another theme in this movie is "Athletic Victory." Ben Hur shows true athleticism because he does not use any weapons in the Chariot Race, and does not cheat. He won by being athletic. He also showed athleticism when he saved the captain in the water. The last theme in this movie is "Friendship." Ben Hur shows true friendship witht the Judea people. They let him use his horses to race and allow him to live with him as well.
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