Ben-Hur

In "Ben-Hur" (1959), Charlton Heston stars as Judah Ben-Hur, a Jewish prince who is betrayed by his childhood friend Messala, played by Stephen Boyd. The film follows Ben-Hur's journey of revenge and redemption as he becomes a charioteer in the Roman coliseum. The movie is known for its epic scale, iconic chariot race scene, and themes of faith and forgiveness.