Blu-ray
Ben-Hur : a tale of the Christ
The ten commandments: Filmed in Egypt and the Sinai with one of the biggest sets ever constructed for a motion picture, this epic tells the story of the life of Moses. Once favored in the Pharaoh's household, Moses turned his back on a privileged life to lead his people to freedom.
Record details
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Physical Description:
videodisc
4 videodiscs (455 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. - Edition: Blu-ray double feature; 50th anniversary [edition (Ben-Hur)].
- Publisher: Burbank, CA : Warner Home Video, [2013]
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Title from disc. "Blu-ray Double feature"--Container. "1959" appears on disc label for Ben-Hur. "1956 feature" appears on disc label for The ten commandments. Ben-Hur based on the novel by Lew Wallace. Ben-Hur originally released as a motion picture in 1959. The ten commandments: "This work was compiled from many sources and contains material from the books: Prince of Egypt by Dorothy Clarke Wilson, Pillar of fire by Rev. J. H. Ingraham, On eagle's wings, by Rev. A. E. Southon ... in accordance with the ancient texts of Philo, Josephus, Eusebius, the Midrash and The Holy Scriptures" -- Opening credits. The ten commandments originally produced in 1956. Ben-Hur: special features include commentary by film historian T. Gene Hatcher with Charlton Heston ; music-only track showcasing Miklos Rosza's award-winning score. The ten commandments: special features include optional audio feature commentary by Katherine Orrison, author of "Written in Stone": Making Cecil B. DeMille's Epic, The Ten Commandments ; Newsreel: The Ten commandments premiere in New York -- theatrical trailers: 1956 "Making of" trailer -- 1966 trailer -- 1989 trailer. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | Ben-Hur. Part 1 (1959) ; Ben-Hur. Part 2 (1959) (224 min. total [on container; 222 mins. on disc label.]) -- Ten commandments (disc 1) (1956 feature) ; Ten commandments (disc 2) (1956 feature [continued]/ special features) (231 min. total, disc 1 & 2). |
| Creation/Production Credits Note: | Ben-Hur: director of photography, Robert L. Surtees ; film editors, Ralph E. Winters, John D. Dunning ; music, Miklos Rosza. The ten commandments: director of photography, Loyal Griggs; art direction, Hal Pereira, Walter Tyler, Albert Nozaki ; choreography, Leroy Prinz, Ruth Godfrey ; edited by Anne Bauchens ; music by Elmer Bernstein. |
| Participant or Performer Note: | Ben-Hur: Charlton Heston, Jack Hawkins, Haya Harareet, Stephen Boyd, Hugh Griffith, Martha Scott, Cathy O'Donnell, Sam Jaffe. The ten commandments: Charlton Heston, Yul Brynner, Anne Baxter, Edward G. Robinson, Yvonne de Carlo, Debra Paget, John Derek, Sir Cedric Hardwicke, Nina Foch, Marth Scott, Judith Anderson, Vincent Price, John Carradine. |
| Target Audience Note: | MPAA rating: G. |
| System Details Note: | Blu-ray discs: NTSC, region [free(?)]; Ben-Hur: 1080p High Definition, 16x9 LB 2.76:1 [letter box], DTS-HD master audio, Dolby digital. The ten commandments: 1080p High Definition, 16x9, DTS-HD master audio, Dolby digital. These Blu-ray discs will not play in standard DVD players, requires Blu-ray player. |
| Language Note: | Ben-Hur: English (Dolby Digital 5.1 surround) or dubbed French (5.1) and Spanish (5.1) dialogue, optional French or Spanish subtitles and optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing (SDH). The ten commandments: English (Dolby Digital 5.1 surround) (2.0 surround), French (1.0), or Spanish (1.0 surround) dialogue; optional English, French, or Spanish subtitles ; optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing (SDH). |
| Awards Note: | Ben-Hur: Academy Award, 1960: Best Picture; Best Director; Best Actor (Charlton Heston); Best Supporting Actor (Hugh Griffith); Best Art Direction-Set Decoration, Color; Best Cinematography, Color; BestCostume Design, Color; Best Effects, Special Effects; Best Film Editing; Best Music, Scoring of a Dramatic or Comedy Picture; Best Sound The ten commandments: Winner, Best Effects, Special Effects (John P. Fulton), 1957 Academy Awards (U.S.A.) ; Nominee, Best Art Direction, Best Cinematography, Color, Best Costume Design, Best Film Editing, Best Picture, Best Sound Recording, 1957 Academy Awards The ten commandments: Named to the National Film Registry in 1999 by the Library of Congress |
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| Genre: | Bible films. Epic films. Historical films. Christian films. Film adaptations. Fiction films. Feature films. Video recordings for the hearing impaired. Religious films. |
Available copies
- 2 of 2 copies available at Evergreen Indiana.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 2 total copies.
Other Formats and Editions
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Part | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fulton Co PL - Rochester Main Library | DVD BLU-RAY FAMILY BEN (Text)
29767, 29768, 29769, 29770:
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All discs - Blu-ray | 33187003627219 | Digital Video Disc | Available | - |
| Swayzee PL - Swayzee | G (Text) | 76271000014521 | G/NR DVDs | Available | - |
