Ben-Hur
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HistoryDramaAdventuregovernormiddle eastbased on novel or bookroman empirepoliticschristianityjew persecutionjewish liferomanmiraclejerusalemprince
An epic historical drama of betrayal and redemption set against Roman occupation, anchored by faith, spectacle, and the transformation of a man from vengeance to salvation.
In ancient Judea, a Jewish aristocrat opposing Roman occupation of his homeland reunites with his childhood friend, now a Roman commander — setting in motion a saga of betrayal, adventure, tragedy, revenge, and faith.
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