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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:novel
gptkb:film
gptkb:film_series
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gptkbp:adaptation
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gptkb:musical
gptkb:animated_film
gptkb:miniseries
gptkb:film
gptkb:stage_play
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gptkbp:adaptation_year
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gptkb:1959
1907
1925
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gptkbp:adaptations
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gptkb:Ben-Hur_(1925_film)
gptkb:Ben-Hur_(1959_film)
gptkb:Ben-Hur_(1907_film)
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gptkbp:adapted_into
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gptkb:film
gptkb:stage_play
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gptkbp:author
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gptkb:Lew_Wallace
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gptkbp:awards
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gptkb:Best_Actor
gptkb:Best_Cinematography
gptkb:11
gptkb:Best_Art_Direction
Best Picture
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gptkbp:based_on
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Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ (novel)
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gptkbp:box_office
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$74 million
$9 million
74 million USD
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gptkbp:budget
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$4 million
15.175 million USD
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gptkbp:character
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gptkb:Jesus_Christ
gptkb:Tirzah
gptkb:Judah_Ben-Hur
gptkb:Messala
gptkb:Sheik_Ilderim
gptkb:Simonides
gptkb:Balthasar
gptkb:Esther
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gptkbp:character_development
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Judah Ben-Hur's journey from wealth to slavery
Messala's betrayal of Judah Ben-Hur
the role of Jesus Christ in Judah's life
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gptkbp:cinematography
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gptkb:Robert_Surtees
gptkb:Arthur_Edeson
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gptkbp:cinematography_by
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gptkb:Robert_Surtees
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gptkbp:color
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gptkb:Technicolor
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gptkbp:conflict
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Judah vs Messala
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gptkbp:costume_design
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period costumes
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gptkbp:country
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gptkb:United_States
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gptkbp:critical_reception
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positive reviews
widely acclaimed
highly acclaimed
considered a classic of American literature
widely acclaimed upon release
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gptkbp:cultural_impact
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influenced popular culture
inspired numerous adaptations
considered a classic
inspired theme park attractions
inspired parodies and references in media
inspired remakes
inspired merchandise and collectibles
influential in film history
influenced film industry
inspired academic studies and discussions
inspired discussions on faith and morality in literature
influenced the genre of epic films
influenced the portrayal of heroism in literature
inspired parodies and adaptations in various media
popularized chariot racing in cinema
recognized for its epic storytelling style
recognized for its moral and ethical themes
recognized in popular culture references
influenced the development of the historical fiction genre
influenced the portrayal of ancient civilizations in fiction
influenced future epic films
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gptkbp:cultural_significance
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depicts themes of justice
depicts themes of loyalty
depicts themes of betrayal
depicts themes of faith
depicts themes of family
depicts themes of love
depicts themes of redemption
depicts themes of revenge
depicts themes of sacrifice
depicts themes of hope
depicts the life of Jesus
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gptkbp:directed_by
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gptkb:William_Wyler
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gptkbp:director
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gptkb:William_Wyler
gptkb:Fred_Niblo
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gptkbp:distributor
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gptkb:Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
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gptkbp:edited_by
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gptkb:John_D._Dunning
gptkb:Ralph_E._Winters
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gptkbp:editing
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gptkb:Margaret_Booth
gptkb:Ralph_E._Winters
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gptkbp:famous_for
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chariot race scene
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gptkbp:features
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chariot race
Themes of love
Themes of revenge
Chariot race
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gptkbp:film_length
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212 minutes
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gptkbp:film_score
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orchestral
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gptkbp:film_technique
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character arcs
symbolic imagery
color symbolism
long takes
wide shots
thematic depth
dynamic editing
dramatic score
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gptkbp:filming_location
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gptkb:California
gptkb:Italy
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gptkbp:follows
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gptkb:Judah_Ben-Hur
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gptkbp:genre
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gptkb:drama
gptkb:historical_fiction
gptkb:epic
Historical fiction
historical
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gptkbp:has
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gptkb:Cultural_impact
Multiple adaptations
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gptkbp:historical_event
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gptkb:Jewish-Roman_War
gptkb:Roman_occupation_of_Judea
crucifixion of Jesus
the fall of Jerusalem
the rise of Christianity
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gptkbp:historical_figure
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gptkb:Pontius_Pilate
gptkb:Herod_the_Great
gptkb:Barabbas
gptkb:Tiberius_Caesar
gptkb:Simon_of_Cyrene
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gptkbp:influence
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gptkb:Christian_literature
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gptkbp:influenced
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gptkb:Christian_literature
historical dramas
adventure films
epic films
Hollywood epics
the depiction of Roman history in fiction
the portrayal of Jesus in media
the use of religious themes in storytelling
modern epics
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gptkbp:influenced_by
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religious themes
Silent film era
silent films
silent film Ben-Hur (1925)
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gptkbp:inspiration
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gptkb:Lew_Wallace
Wallace's travels in the Middle East
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gptkbp:inspired
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gptkb:Ben-Hur_(1925_film)
gptkb:Ben-Hur_(1959_film)
gptkb:Ben-Hur_(1907_film)
numerous adaptations
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gptkbp:is
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Public domain
Considered a classic
A religious allegory
A story of personal transformation
One of the best-selling novels of all time
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gptkbp:is_set_in
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historical accuracy
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gptkbp:isbn
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978-0-486-41712-0
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gptkbp:language
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English
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gptkbp:legacy
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considered a classic
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gptkbp:main_character
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gptkb:Judah_Ben-Hur
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gptkbp:motif
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gptkb:betrayal
gptkb:justice
gptkb:sacrifice
love
faith
redemption
forgiveness
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gptkbp:music
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gptkb:Carl_Davis
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gptkbp:music_by
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gptkb:Miklos_Rozsa
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gptkbp:narrative_style
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first-person
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gptkbp:notable_quote
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I am the way, the truth, and the life.
“ I am the master of my fate.”
“ I will not be a slave.”
“ The race is not to the swift.”
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gptkbp:notable_scene
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chariot race
the crucifixion scene
the chariot race scene
the reunion of Judah and his mother
the sea battle scene
the transformation of Judah Ben-Hur
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gptkbp:original_language
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English
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gptkbp:page_count
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544
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gptkbp:performance
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mixed reviews
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gptkbp:produced_by
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gptkb:Sam_Zimbalist
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gptkbp:production_company
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gptkb:Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
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gptkbp:published
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1880
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gptkbp:published_in
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1880
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gptkbp:publisher
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gptkb:Harper_&_Brothers
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gptkbp:release_date
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December 30, 1925
November 18, 1959
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gptkbp:release_format
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theatrical
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gptkbp:release_year
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gptkb:1959
1925
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gptkbp:released
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gptkb:1959
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gptkbp:remake
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gptkb:Ben-Hur_(1925_film)
gptkb:Ben-Hur_(2016)
gptkb:Ben-Hur_(1959)
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gptkbp:runtime
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143 minutes
212 minutes
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gptkbp:screenplay
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gptkb:Jesse_Lasky
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gptkbp:screenplay_by
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gptkb:Karl_Tunberg
gptkb:S._N._Behrman
gptkb:Maxwell_Anderson
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gptkbp:sequel
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gptkb:Ben-Hur_(2016_film)
Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ (film)
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gptkbp:set_in
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gptkb:Roman_Empire
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gptkbp:setting
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gptkb:Judea
gptkb:Roman_Empire
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gptkbp:special_effects
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practical effects
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gptkbp:starring
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gptkb:Martha_Scott
gptkb:Jack_Hawkins
gptkb:Ramón_Novarro
gptkb:Hugh_Griffith
gptkb:Charlton_Heston
gptkb:Francis_X._Bushman
gptkb:Stephen_Boyd
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gptkbp:theme
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redemption
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gptkbp:themes
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gptkb:Faith
gptkb:Redemption
gptkb:betrayal
gptkb:Betrayal
faith
redemption
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gptkbp:won_award
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gptkb:Academy_Award_for_Best_Actor
gptkb:Academy_Award_for_Best_Cinematography
gptkb:Academy_Award_for_Best_Director
gptkb:Academy_Award_for_Best_Picture
gptkb:Academy_Award_for_Best_Supporting_Actor
gptkb:Academy_Award_for_Best_Art_Direction
gptkb:Academy_Award_for_Best_Costume_Design
gptkb:Academy_Award_for_Best_Special_Effects
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:General_Lewis_Wallace
gptkb:Ben-Hur
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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5
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