Video: 'Film Premiere Of 'Ben-Hur' (1959)'

(Wednesday, November 18, 1959, 8:00 p.m. EST) — While seeking revenge, a rebellious Israelite prince crosses paths with Jesus Christ in Ben-Hur, an American epic historical drama film that premiered tonight at Loew’s State Theatre at 1540 Broadway in Times Square, Manhattan in New York City.

Video: 'Ben-Hur' trailer

Directed by William Wyler, the film starred Charlton Heston, Jack Hawkins, Haya Harareet, Stephen Boyd, Hugh Griffith, Martha Scott, Cathy O’Donnell and Sam Jaffe.

Video: 'Ben-Hur (1959) - Movie' (10 clips)