Ben-Hur (1959)

Judah Ben-Hur, a Palestinian Jew, is battling the Roman empire at the time of Christ. His actions send him and his family into slavery, but an inspirational encounter with Jesus changes everything. He finally meets his rival in a justly famous chariot race and rescues his suffering family.

Plot Keywords: jew / jewish, roman, prince, chariot race, jerusalem, israel, ancient rome, governor, politics, epic, friends, remake, revenge, galley, sea battle, galley slave, 1st century