Ben-Hur: The Making of an Epic
Synopsis
The story of how the classic epic "Ben-Hur" was made.
Top Cast
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Christopher Plummer
Narrator
Rudy Behlmer
Self - Film Historian
Gore Vidal
Self - Author
J.J. Cohn
Self - MGM Executive
William Wyler
Self - Director (archive footage)
Catherine Wyler
Self
Ralph E. Winters
Self - Editor
Edward Carfagno Jr.
Self
Richard Edlund
Self - Special Effects Director
David Raksin
Self - Composer
Joe Canutt
Self - Stunt Man
Yakima Canutt
Self - 2nd Unit Director (archive footage)
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1993
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Scott Benson
- Screenplay & Story
- Mary Adair Kaiser
- Original Title
- Ben-Hur: The Making of an Epic
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 58m
- Production Studios
- Turner Home Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Scott Benson
Mary Adair Kaiser
Allison Marks
Hadaelena Messia, Mary Adair Kaiser, Scott Benson, Rick Dascher, Anna Jordan
Department Leadership Roster
Hadaelena Messia
Producer
Mary Adair Kaiser
Producer
Scott Benson
Director
Mary Adair Kaiser
Writer
Scott Benson
Producer
Rick Dascher
Producer
Anna Jordan
Producer
Allison Marks
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Ben-Hur: The Making of an Epic.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ben-Hur: The Making of an Epic
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Ben-Hur: The Making of an Epic about?
The story of how the classic epic "Ben-Hur" was made.
Who directed Ben-Hur: The Making of an Epic?
Ben-Hur: The Making of an Epic was directed by Scott Benson.
Who stars in Ben-Hur: The Making of an Epic?
The principal cast of Ben-Hur: The Making of an Epic includes Christopher Plummer, Rudy Behlmer, Gore Vidal, J.J. Cohn, William Wyler.
When was Ben-Hur: The Making of an Epic released and how long is it?
Ben-Hur: The Making of an Epic was released in 1993 with a total runtime of 58m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Ben-Hur: The Making of an Epic?
Ben-Hur: The Making of an Epic holds official age classifications: US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).