--- product_id: 56838335 title: "Ben-Hur [3 Disk Edition] [Blu-ray] [1959]" price: "AED 118" currency: AED in_stock: true reviews_count: 10 url: https://www.desertcart.ae/products/56838335-ben-hur-3-disk-edition-blu-ray-1959 store_origin: AE region: United Arab Emirates --- # Ben-Hur [3 Disk Edition] [Blu-ray] [1959] **Price:** AED 118 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Ben-Hur [3 Disk Edition] [Blu-ray] [1959] - **How much does it cost?** AED 118 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ae](https://www.desertcart.ae/products/56838335-ben-hur-3-disk-edition-blu-ray-1959) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description This 1959 version of Lew Wallace's best-selling novel, which had already seen screen versions in 1907 and 1926, went on to win 11 Academy Awards. Adapted by Karl Tunberg and a raft of uncredited writers including Gore Vidal and Maxwell Anderson, the film once more recounts the tale of Jewish prince Judah Ben-Hur (Charlton Heston), who lives in Judea with his family during the time that Jesus Christ was becoming known for his "radical" teachings. Ben-Hur's childhood friend Messala (Stephen Boyd) is now an ambitious Roman tribune; when Ben-Hur refuses to help Messala round up local dissidents on behalf of the emperor, Messala pounces on the first opportunity to exact revenge on his onetime friend. Tried on a trumped-up charge of attempting to kill the provincial governor (whose head was accidentally hit by a falling tile), Ben-Hur is condemned to the Roman galleys, while his mother (Martha Scott) and sister (Cathy O'Donnell) are imprisoned. But during a sea battle, Ben-Hur saves the life of commander Quintus Arrius (Jack Hawkins), who, in gratitude, adopts Ben-Hur as his son and gives him full control over his stable of racing horses. Ben-Hur never gives up trying to find his family or exact revenge on Messala. At crucial junctures in his life, he also crosses the path of Jesus, and each time he benefits from it. The highlight of the film's 212 minutes is its now-legendary chariot race, staged largely by stunt expert Yakima Canutt. Ben-Hur's Oscar haul included Best Picture, Best Director for the legendary William Wyler, Best Actor for Heston, and Best Supporting Actor for Welsh actor Hugh Griffith as an Arab sheik.Content:Disc One & Two: The Movie Newly remastered and restored from original 65mm film elements DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 track. Aspect Ratio: 16:9 - 2.76:1 Commentary by film historian T. Gene Hatcher with scene specific comments from Charlton Heston Music-only track showcasing Miklos Rozsa's score Disc Three: Special Features Charlton Heston: A Personal Journey (78 min) [HD] Ben-Hur: 1925 silent version, from the Thames Television restoration with stereophonic orchestral score by composer Carl Davis (143 min) 2005 Documentary:The Epic That Changed Cinema--Current filmmakers such as Ridley Scott reflect on the importance and influence of the film on modern epics (58 min) 1994 Documentary:Ben-Hur: The Making of an Epic, hosted by Christopher Plummer (58 min) Ben-Hur: A Journey Through Pictures Audiovisual recreation of the film via stills, storyboards, sketches, music and dialogue Screen tests (30 min) Vintage newsreels gallery Highlights from the 1960 Academy Awards ® ceremonyTheatrical trailer gallery NOTE:This product does not come with a slip case. It includes 3 discs only. Review: Monumental Achievement - Ben Hur is, quite simply, a lesson in filmmaking. Once you take a step back its hard to believe that, what is arguably one of the top ten greatest motion pictures of all time was produced over 50-years ago, and twelve-million dollars was breaking the bank of MGM. Yet it remains as epic as what it surely must have been when it was first released, and perhaps most prevalent, is even more inspiring than what can expect today from any release. This is sad, for it demonstrates that no matter how much computer power you can pack into a room, or how monstrous a budget the studio and producer are willing to settle, neither technology nor money can conjure up epic craftsmanship. It is clearly a sign that something has gone wrong when we can today fail so miserably with more resources than anyone could even need. This is where Ben Hur strikes hot - the amount of heart that was put in to every single aspect of the production. The whole reason MGM were willing to spend so much when they were already in trouble was to create the "modern masterpiece", the film to which others could be judged beside. This testament holds true even now. When you watch the famous chariot race scene, you are completely aware that just about every Health and Safety procedure we know today is completely abandoned. So crucifying are some of the stunts and moves as thrown riders are dodging and trampled by horses that you can't help but gasp and cringe. Equally, Heston's inspiring performance cannot help but bring a tear to the eyes of anyone watching as he is reunited with mother and sister at the end of the film, following the sacrifices of 'Jesus'. I'm far from a religious man, but it says a lot when a film can so artistically portray the wonders of biblical adventure, and make it worthy to sweep '11' Academy Awards. The restoration for this Blu-ray is another achievement on its own, given the apparent state of the original negatives. It was an 8K scan (currently the highest resolution possible) on the original 65mm film, which itself is already a leap up from regular 35mm film stock. Aside from some very minor 'streak' issues now and again (which are barely noticeable to the untrained eye), it is a revitalisation to which others should be judged by. It is breathtaking. Natural grain is readily intact, and appears very filmic as it doesn't have the 'floaty' or smudged look that many studios compromise when cleaning up their films. The film shows absolutely no signs of digital enhancement or tampering in the cause of clean up. Detail is simply amazing for a film this old; I would say it easily surpasses any 'modern' film I've seen on Blu-ray. What I'm most intrigued by is how much of that detail fills the backgrounds, for you can see so far into the distance and everything is still defined. Even the colours have a natural Technicolor glow and show no signs over over-saturation which, again, can happen in some film restorations. Of course, since the film has such a wide aspect ratio (2.76:1) you will certainly need at least a 32" TV to start appreciating the detail and scale of this movie. I'm pretty envious of those fortunate enough to have projectors/plasma displays! Ben Hur's soundtrack also plays a major contribution to the enjoyment of the film, so fans will be pleased that this also has an excellent new reproduction. It sounds absolutely marvellous for its day, so you won't be afraid of cranking it up in all its uncompressed glory. Its like having an orchestra in your room. Included are a modest variety of bonus features that do a great job of outlining the films production; the best being one dedicated to Charlton Heston's own diary, as narrated by his son, daughter, wife and many other people whom were a part of his life. This is a very fascinating documentary that, at almost one and a half hours long, cottons rare home film footage (16mm), pictures and accounts of his life. The film is spread across 2 x Blu-ray discs, with a third being dedicated to the extras to ensure maximum quality of the film. Less is probably more when reviewing a film like Ben Hur, as it has been documented so much already. All the customer needs to know with this release is that it represents ridiculously good value for money; you're getting one of the best films ever made, a restoration that has surely set a new standard and some excellent quality bonus features. Don't forget the posh slip-cover too! Review: Old memories relived with classic movie - Always been a favourite of mine and after watching it again glad I bought the dvd to relive old memories. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B003BNY6XU | | Actors | Charlton Heston, Jack Hawkins, Stephen Boyd | | Aspect Ratio | 16:9 - 1.78:1 | | Best Sellers Rank | 6,093 in DVD & Blu-ray ( See Top 100 in DVD & Blu-ray ) 453 in Fantasy (DVD & Blu-ray) 1,013 in Box Sets (DVD & Blu-ray) 1,552 in Action & Adventure (DVD & Blu-ray) | | Country of origin | United Kingdom | | Customer reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (1,810) | | Director | William Wyler | | Is discontinued by manufacturer | No | | Item model number | 2724564408512 | | Language | English (Dolby Digital 5.1), French (Dolby Digital 5.1), German (Dolby Digital 5.1), Italian (Dolby Digital 5.1), Polish (Dolby Digital 5.1), Portuguese (Dolby Digital 1.0) | | Media Format | PAL, Subtitled | | Number of discs | 3 | | Product Dimensions | 1.45 x 17.3 x 13.41 cm; 104.33 g | | Release date | 26 Sept. 2011 | | Run time | 3 hours and 32 minutes | | Studio | Warner Home Video | | Subtitles: | Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Spanish | ## Product Details - **Contributor:** Charlton Heston, Jack Hawkins, Stephen Boyd, William Wyler - **Format:** PAL, Subtitled - **Genre:** general - **Language:** English - **Runtime:** 3 hours and 32 minutes ## Images ![Ben-Hur [3 Disk Edition] [Blu-ray] [1959] - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81sQe9ASXIL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Monumental Achievement *by P***D on 9 November 2011* Ben Hur is, quite simply, a lesson in filmmaking. Once you take a step back its hard to believe that, what is arguably one of the top ten greatest motion pictures of all time was produced over 50-years ago, and twelve-million dollars was breaking the bank of MGM. Yet it remains as epic as what it surely must have been when it was first released, and perhaps most prevalent, is even more inspiring than what can expect today from any release. This is sad, for it demonstrates that no matter how much computer power you can pack into a room, or how monstrous a budget the studio and producer are willing to settle, neither technology nor money can conjure up epic craftsmanship. It is clearly a sign that something has gone wrong when we can today fail so miserably with more resources than anyone could even need. This is where Ben Hur strikes hot - the amount of heart that was put in to every single aspect of the production. The whole reason MGM were willing to spend so much when they were already in trouble was to create the "modern masterpiece", the film to which others could be judged beside. This testament holds true even now. When you watch the famous chariot race scene, you are completely aware that just about every Health and Safety procedure we know today is completely abandoned. So crucifying are some of the stunts and moves as thrown riders are dodging and trampled by horses that you can't help but gasp and cringe. Equally, Heston's inspiring performance cannot help but bring a tear to the eyes of anyone watching as he is reunited with mother and sister at the end of the film, following the sacrifices of 'Jesus'. I'm far from a religious man, but it says a lot when a film can so artistically portray the wonders of biblical adventure, and make it worthy to sweep '11' Academy Awards. The restoration for this Blu-ray is another achievement on its own, given the apparent state of the original negatives. It was an 8K scan (currently the highest resolution possible) on the original 65mm film, which itself is already a leap up from regular 35mm film stock. Aside from some very minor 'streak' issues now and again (which are barely noticeable to the untrained eye), it is a revitalisation to which others should be judged by. It is breathtaking. Natural grain is readily intact, and appears very filmic as it doesn't have the 'floaty' or smudged look that many studios compromise when cleaning up their films. The film shows absolutely no signs of digital enhancement or tampering in the cause of clean up. Detail is simply amazing for a film this old; I would say it easily surpasses any 'modern' film I've seen on Blu-ray. What I'm most intrigued by is how much of that detail fills the backgrounds, for you can see so far into the distance and everything is still defined. Even the colours have a natural Technicolor glow and show no signs over over-saturation which, again, can happen in some film restorations. Of course, since the film has such a wide aspect ratio (2.76:1) you will certainly need at least a 32" TV to start appreciating the detail and scale of this movie. I'm pretty envious of those fortunate enough to have projectors/plasma displays! Ben Hur's soundtrack also plays a major contribution to the enjoyment of the film, so fans will be pleased that this also has an excellent new reproduction. It sounds absolutely marvellous for its day, so you won't be afraid of cranking it up in all its uncompressed glory. Its like having an orchestra in your room. Included are a modest variety of bonus features that do a great job of outlining the films production; the best being one dedicated to Charlton Heston's own diary, as narrated by his son, daughter, wife and many other people whom were a part of his life. This is a very fascinating documentary that, at almost one and a half hours long, cottons rare home film footage (16mm), pictures and accounts of his life. The film is spread across 2 x Blu-ray discs, with a third being dedicated to the extras to ensure maximum quality of the film. Less is probably more when reviewing a film like Ben Hur, as it has been documented so much already. All the customer needs to know with this release is that it represents ridiculously good value for money; you're getting one of the best films ever made, a restoration that has surely set a new standard and some excellent quality bonus features. Don't forget the posh slip-cover too! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Old memories relived with classic movie *by T***N on 11 February 2026* Always been a favourite of mine and after watching it again glad I bought the dvd to relive old memories. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Astonishing *by J***S on 6 October 2025* I don't need to review the film: everyone has seen it on TV every year for fifty years. What is absolutely jaw dropping is the restoration. I can see now why the movie is split over two Blu Ray disks maintaining the bit rate. The level of detail is just incredible, better than you could imagine was captured on a sixty six year old film and the colours just pop without being unnatural. The digital sound is also sumptuous and the perfect balance of music and dialogue. It takes an already epic classic and elevates it to levels I did not think possible. One of the greatest relmasters of an old film I have ever witnessed. Disk 3 is full of extras for nerdy collectors like myself. 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