Description
Factory Sealed Ben-Hur 2-Tape Set
Calling all movie buffs and VHS collectors!
I'm parting with a Brand New, Factory Sealed copy of the 1959 epic masterpiece, Ben-Hur.
This isn't just any movie; it’s the legendary winner of 11 Academy Awards, including Best Picture.
Why does this belongs in your collection:
Mint Condition: Still in the original manufacturer's shrink wrap—never opened, never played.
Special Edition: This 2001 release is a 2-tape set that includes exclusive extra features.
Cinematic Gold: Relive the most iconic chariot race in history and the sweeping scale of William Wyler’s direction.
Perfect Gift: A "G-rated" classic that's a cornerstone for any home library.
Plot Overview
- Betrayal and Slavery: After a roof tile incident, Messala frames Judah for treason, sentencing him to life as a galley slave and imprisoning his family.
- Survival
and Return: Judah survives, saves a Roman consul
who adopts him, and returns to Jerusalem seeking revenge.
- The
Chariot Race: The film features a famous,
brutal chariot race where Judah triumphs over a mortally
wounded Messala.
- Redemption: Paralleled
with the life of Jesus Christ, the story concludes with Judah
finding spiritual transformation and forgiveness.
Historical Significance
Directed by William Wyler and starring Charlton Heston, this 1959 film holds a record-breaking 11 Academy Awards and is based on Lew Wallace's 1880 novel, Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ.