Judah ben hur biography of william

Helmed by William Wyler, ‘Ben Hur’ is a adventure drama movie that chronicles the story of Judah Ben-Hur, a prince who falls prey to the betrayal of his Roman friend.

Judah and his mother end up in prison despite being innocent. So, he vows to take revenge on the perpetrator for the false accusations and mistreatment. The 1959 movie is known for its beautiful and realistic display of Christian ethics, and many are curious to learn about the story’s origin.

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So, without any further ado, let’s delve into learning whether or not the narrative of ‘Ben-Hur’ is rooted in reality!

Ben-Hur is Based on Lew Wallace’s Christian Novel

No, ‘Ben-Hur’ is not based on a true story.

It is an adaptation of Lew Wallace’s Christian novel titled ‘Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ’ and was developed for the screen by screenwriter Karl Tunberg. Considered to be one of the most infl