Ben-Hur: The Making of an Epic(1993)
Ben-Hur: The Making of an Epic Synopsis
The story of how the classic epic "Ben-Hur" was made.
Ben-Hur: The Making of an Epic (1993) is a documentary and drama film directed by Scott Benson, released on January 1, 1993 with a runtime of 58m. It stars Christopher Plummer, Rudy Behlmer, Gore Vidal and J.J. Cohn. Viewers rate it 7.7 out of 10 across 9 ratings.
- Director:
- Scott Benson
- Writers:
- Mary Adair Kaiser
- Producers:
- Scott Benson, Rick Dascher, Anna Jordan
- Production:
- Turner Home Entertainment
- Status:
- Released
Ben-Hur: The Making of an Epic Cast & Crew
Main cast
Christopher Plummer
as Narrator
Rudy Behlmer
as Self - Film Historian
Gore Vidal
as Self - Author
- J.J. Cohn
J.J. Cohn
as Self - MGM Executive
William Wyler
as Self - Director (archive footage)
- Catherine Wyler
Catherine Wyler
as Self
Ralph E. Winters
as Self - Editor
- Edward Carfagno Jr.
Edward Carfagno Jr.
as Self
Richard Edlund
as Self - Special Effects Director
David Raksin
as Self - Composer
- Joe Canutt
Joe Canutt
as Self - Stunt Man
Yakima Canutt
as Self - 2nd Unit Director (archive footage)
Key crew
Directed by Scott Benson, written by Mary Adair Kaiser, produced by Scott Benson, Rick Dascher and Anna Jordan.
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Ben-Hur: The Making of an Epic Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.7/10 from 9 ratings.
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Ben-Hur: The Making of an Epic – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Ben-Hur: The Making of an Epic?
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The main cast of Ben-Hur: The Making of an Epic (1993) includes Christopher Plummer, Rudy Behlmer, Gore Vidal, J.J. Cohn and William Wyler. The film was directed by Scott Benson. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Ben-Hur: The Making of an Epic released?
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Ben-Hur: The Making of an Epic was released on January 1, 1993 and runs for 58m.
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Ben-Hur: The Making of an Epic (1993) holds an average rating of 7.7 out of 10 from 9 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.