In this silent classic, Judah Ben-Hur discovers that he has been betrayed by his childhood friend Messala, leading to separation from his family. Punished for an accident, Ben-Hur is unjustly forced to serve on a Roman ship, where he becomes a friend to the vessel's admiral, Quintus Arrius . Eventually, Ben-Hur has the chance to face off against Messala in a chariot race, providing him with a shot at vengeance.
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