DVD
Ben-Hur : a tale of the Christ ; The Ten commandments / by Lew Wallace ; presented by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer ; screen play by Karl Tunberg ; produced by Sam Zimbalist ; directed by William Wyler. The ten commandments / Paramount presents, a Cecil B. De Mille Production ; produced by Motion Picture Associates, Inc. ; a Paramount Picture ; written for the screen by Æneas Mackenzie, Jesse L. Lasky, Jr., Jack Gariss, Fredric M. Frank ; produced and directed by Cecil B. DeMille.
Ben-Hur: Judah Ben-Hur is a Jewish nobleman in Palestine whose heroic odyssey includes enslavement by the Romans, vengeance against his tormentors during a furious arena chariot race and fateful encounters with Jesus 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
- Physical Description: 4 videodiscs (442 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
- Edition: 50th anniversary edition, letterboxed widescreen presentation (Ben-Hur).
- Publisher: Burbank, CA : Warner Home Video, [2013]
- Copyright: ©2013
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Title from disc. "Double feature"--Container. "1956 feature" appears on disc label for The ten commandments. Ben-Hur: widescreen (2.76:1). The ten commandments: widescreen (1.85:1). Ben-Hur based on the novel by Lew Wallace. 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. Ben-Hur originally released as a motion picture in 1959. 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) (222 min. total) -- Ten commandments (1956 feature) (220 min.). |
| 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. |
| Language Note: | Ben-Hur: English or dubbed French 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 (mono), Portuguese (mono) or Spanish (2.0 surround) dialogue; optional English, French, Portuguese or Spanish subtitles ; closed captioned for the hearing impaired. |
| 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; Best Costume 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. Feature films. Video recordings for the hearing impaired. Religious films. |
Available copies
- 13 of 14 copies available at Missouri Evergreen. (Show)
- 2 of 2 copies available at Livingston County.
- 2 of 2 copies available at Livingston County Library - Main Library. (Show preferred library)
Holds
- 0 current holds with 14 total copies.
Other Formats and Editions
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Part | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Livingston County Library - Main Library | DVD BEN-HUR (Text) | Disc 3 | 2601232730 | Adult Movies | Available | - |
| Livingston County Library - Main Library | DVD BEN-HUR (Text) | Discs 1-2 | 2601244143 | Adult Movies | Available | - |
