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BEN HUR debuts on DVD April 30
Rome Made Him a Slave. Revenge Set Him Free.
CULVER CITY, CALIF.
(February 19, in the year of our Lord 2013) – An epic,
three-hour miniseries of honor, power, betrayal and revenge, BEN
HUR debuts on DVD April 30th from Sony Pictures Home
Entertainment. Based on the novel by Lew Wallace, BEN HUR
follows a wealthy Jewish youth, in the time of Jesus Christ, who
is seeking revenge and reclaiming his identity after being
betrayed by his friend. The all-star cast includes Joseph
Morgan, Stephen Campbell Moore, Emily VanCamp, Kristin Kreuk,
and Alex Kingston.
The DVD comes with behind-the-scenes featurette “The Making of
Ben Hur,” giving an inside look at the making of the miniseries.
Synopsis:
In this new adaptation of the colossal classic, Ben Hur the
mini-series delivers more action, passion and revenge than ever
before. The timeless story follows two friends who become bitter
enemies and the historic events of the time as told through the
eyes of Judah Ben-Hur. Born a wealthy Jewish merchant's son, he
is destined to live many lives: a powerful businessman, a
dutiful slave, a fierce gladiator, a Roman nobleman, and
finally...a conquering hero. This extraordinary adventure-filled
saga is the historic epic for a new generation.
Bonus Features Include:
§ “The Making of Ben Hur” featurette
BEN HUR has a running time of approx. 192 minutes and is not
rated.
From Drimtim Entertainment S.A., Pontius Pilate Productions
(Muse) Inc., and Zak Productions S.A.R.L., the series was
directed by Steve Shill and produced by Michael Prupas, Manuel
Corbi, Simon Vaughan and Roger Corbi.