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If you’re looking for a swords and sandals epic, you’re going to end up watching Ben-Hur, the 42-hour long film that swept the Oscars in 1959. It’s a long story of a guy who had some bad times at the hands of the Romans but briefly met Jesus and exchanged waters. And it’s kinda good? But Jesus it’s long.
By Alex FalconeIf you’re looking for a swords and sandals epic, you’re going to end up watching Ben-Hur, the 42-hour long film that swept the Oscars in 1959. It’s a long story of a guy who had some bad times at the hands of the Romans but briefly met Jesus and exchanged waters. And it’s kinda good? But Jesus it’s long.