Bubblesrulez101 (October 8, 2008 at 4:56 pm)

Go BEn HUR!!!!!!!!!

rogiet3 (October 8, 2008 at 8:01 am)

The guy at 8:57 represents the greed of the world, men have died in the arena but he just wants to steal. Just as in a real disaster, some people want to loot. Ben Hur, through the story of Christ and the corruption of Rome shows all that is good and all that is evil in our world. A brilliant film, unsurpassed.

rogiet3 (October 8, 2008 at 7:57 am)

Yes it was called Camera 65, which was the fore runner to Panavision 70. Todd AO and also Cinerama. I think this was one of the few films on 65mm because 70mm came straight after. I cannot understand people looking for non existent planes and cars. Just marvel at genius film making. A masterclass of entertainment.

Erinaberinaboferina (October 8, 2008 at 6:27 am)

akso in the making of this scene, they destroyed the worlds most expensive camera of that time!!!

rippleeffect75 (October 5, 2008 at 10:03 pm)

Loved Ben - Hated Her !

zotrablue (October 4, 2008 at 8:30 am)

i heard that there is actual a 50's aroplane in the sky in one part

nowaterforhim (October 3, 2008 at 3:54 am)

Ashleykoolie,It's been a common misconception ever since the movie was released back in '59. Looks real though, doesn't it?In 1989 a 30th anniversary edition was released on video, and after the movie there was a lenghty documentary added which went into great detail about the race. They interviewed, among other people, Joe Canutt, the stuntman who doubled for Heston for a few frames. Fascinating stuff. If you ever come across it, give it a look. You won't be dissappointed.Cheers.

Ashleykoolie (October 3, 2008 at 3:04 am)

nowaterforhim,I see, I was misinformed then.A substitute teacher for History had told us to look it up because someone had 'actually died, and they left it in the movie.'

nowaterforhim (October 1, 2008 at 6:00 pm)

Ashleykoolie,It looks real enough, but nope, no one died. The only injury was to stuntman Joe Canutt at around 5:38. I believe he broke his nose.

dudemantwo (September 28, 2008 at 3:41 am)

nowaterforhim...are you Roman Catholic or Protestant?