--- product_id: 17568134 title: "Ben-Hur: 50th Anniversary Edition (DVD)" price: "S/.61" currency: PEN in_stock: true reviews_count: 12 url: https://www.desertcart.pe/products/17568134-ben-hur-50th-anniversary-edition-dvd store_origin: PE region: Peru --- # Ben-Hur: 50th Anniversary Edition (DVD) **Price:** S/.61 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Ben-Hur: 50th Anniversary Edition (DVD) - **How much does it cost?** S/.61 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.pe](https://www.desertcart.pe/products/17568134-ben-hur-50th-anniversary-edition-dvd) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Ben-Hur: 50th Anniversary Edition (DVD)Experience the visual splendor, thundering action and towering drama of this record-setting winner of 11 Academy Awards®* including Best Picture. Charlton Heston brings a muscular physical and moral presence to his Best Actor Oscar®-winning role of Judah Ben-Hur, a Jewish nobleman in Palestine whose heroic odyssey includes enslavement by the Romans, vengeance against his tormentors during a furious arena chariot race and fateful encounters with Jesus Christ. Best Director Oscar® winner William Wyler masterfully grips the reins of an enduring and spellbinding spectacular.]]> Review: The Zenith of Biblical Epics - First time I saw this film was on the big screen during it's 10th anniversary re-release in 1969 when I was 12. Couldn't take my eyes off it! It has everything a 12 year old kid wants in a film: action, adventure, visual splendor and even an emotional story that you can learn something from. We all know the story about two childhood friends, one Jew, the other a Roman, caught up in the turbulent times of Roman imperialism only to be split apart as adults due to their own ideology and becoming bitter enemies. The full title suggests A Tale of the Christ, which is not necesssarily true. The Christ figure serves more as metaphoric backdrop, referencing Jesus' teachings of brotherhood and it's impact on a common man, Juda Ben Hur. This is what seperates Ben Hur from most other Biblical epics. It carries a highly emotional human drama despite all the visual splendor. Lessons on humility and redemption are delivered with a sledgehammer. The film was a make-or-break gamble for MGM, who was on the verge of bankruptsy at the time due to the increasing popularity of television. No expense was spared by producer Sam Zimbalist bringing in two time Academy Award winning director William Wyler along with several writers like Gor Vidal and a $10 million dollar budget. With the odds against MGM, the film still ended up being one of the most successful films in history bringing in a record 11 Academy Awards, a record that was held for almost 40 years until Cameron's Titanic tied it. This DVD set does the film justice for many reasons. First and foremost is the restoration of the film itself. Great care was taken to bring more vibrancy to the picture quality. Previous prints had some color desaturation due to age and poor handling. The most noticable was during the famous chariot race where a tint of yellow was clearly visible on the right side of the screen. That and the usual grain and other artifacts have been eliminated bringing us the best picture this film has had since it's release. As for the sound, it's pretty much the same as the previous DVD release done in 2003, I really don't think there's much improvement that can be made given the technology at the time. But it still sounds great, especially during the crucifixation scene when the thunder really thunders giving your sub-woofer a real workout. The extras are plentiful highlighted by the inclusion of the original 1925 silent version which that in itself looks great in terms of production, storytelling and restoration of the film as well. Other extras include the previously released documentary narrated by Christopher Plummer (love his voice!) and a new documentary focusing on the impact the film made on contemporary filmmakers. We get interviews with Ridely Scott, who did the heavily Ben Hur influenced Gladiator, and good old George Lucas on the inspiration the film had on Star Wars. Funny thing is, when I first saw The Phantom Menace, I instantly knew Georgie boy modeled the pod race after Ben's chariot race! And I was right! Other extras include some screen tests by other actors (like Detective Frank Drebin auditioning for the role of Masala!), production stills and the like. All in all, this a great package to have of one of Hollywood's most legendary classic epics. If you love action, adventure, romance and raw emotional storytelling, this is it. Blu-ray update: Take this set and frisbee it! Ben Hur Blu-ray is here at last. After years of delays for the 50th anniversary the wait has been well worth it. Warner made the right decision to say to hell with release schedules and took their sweet time putting this release together. A meticulous frame by frame restoration of the original 70mm negative done at a 6k scan has resulted in the most perfect image you going to see of this classic epic. Colors are bright and sharp as a razor, you can count the hairs and beads of sweat on Heston's arms in the chariot race. While the sound is still a bit harsh due mostly to old technology, I've found it to be more warmer sounding than before with plenty of boom. Aside from the same extras you get on the DVD package, you also get a new HD documentary that focuses on Heston's experiences while filming Ben Hur complete with home movie footage behind the scenes. You also get a pictorial book and a reproduction of Heston's personal diary that's quite informative. Review: The Race Begins! - I can't say more about this wonderful movie that hasn't been said already except to give kudos to all the fine actors and their performances including but not limited to: Charlton Heston, Stephen Boyd, Jack Hawkins, Frank Thring and Haya Harraret, who helped make this the greatest movie of all time. The race begins! ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B0074JOUHE | | Actors | Various | | Best Sellers Rank | #278 in Movies & TV ( See Top 100 in Movies & TV ) #22 in Action & Adventure DVDs | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (16,229) | | Director | Various | | Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No | | Item model number | 229475 | | MPAA rating | G (General Audience) | | Media Format | Color, Multiple Formats, NTSC | | Number of discs | 2 | | Product Dimensions | 0.7 x 7.5 x 5.4 inches; 2.88 ounces | | Release date | February 7, 2012 | | Run time | 3 hours and 32 minutes | | Studio | WarnerBrothers | | Subtitles: | English, French, Spanish | ## Product Details - **Contributor:** Various - **Format:** Color, Multiple Formats, NTSC - **Genre:** Action & Adventure, Classics - **Initial release date:** 2012-02-07 - **Language:** English ## Images ![Ben-Hur: 50th Anniversary Edition (DVD) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/916c9TrWn0L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Zenith of Biblical Epics *by D***E on July 3, 2008* First time I saw this film was on the big screen during it's 10th anniversary re-release in 1969 when I was 12. Couldn't take my eyes off it! It has everything a 12 year old kid wants in a film: action, adventure, visual splendor and even an emotional story that you can learn something from. We all know the story about two childhood friends, one Jew, the other a Roman, caught up in the turbulent times of Roman imperialism only to be split apart as adults due to their own ideology and becoming bitter enemies. The full title suggests A Tale of the Christ, which is not necesssarily true. The Christ figure serves more as metaphoric backdrop, referencing Jesus' teachings of brotherhood and it's impact on a common man, Juda Ben Hur. This is what seperates Ben Hur from most other Biblical epics. It carries a highly emotional human drama despite all the visual splendor. Lessons on humility and redemption are delivered with a sledgehammer. The film was a make-or-break gamble for MGM, who was on the verge of bankruptsy at the time due to the increasing popularity of television. No expense was spared by producer Sam Zimbalist bringing in two time Academy Award winning director William Wyler along with several writers like Gor Vidal and a $10 million dollar budget. With the odds against MGM, the film still ended up being one of the most successful films in history bringing in a record 11 Academy Awards, a record that was held for almost 40 years until Cameron's Titanic tied it. This DVD set does the film justice for many reasons. First and foremost is the restoration of the film itself. Great care was taken to bring more vibrancy to the picture quality. Previous prints had some color desaturation due to age and poor handling. The most noticable was during the famous chariot race where a tint of yellow was clearly visible on the right side of the screen. That and the usual grain and other artifacts have been eliminated bringing us the best picture this film has had since it's release. As for the sound, it's pretty much the same as the previous DVD release done in 2003, I really don't think there's much improvement that can be made given the technology at the time. But it still sounds great, especially during the crucifixation scene when the thunder really thunders giving your sub-woofer a real workout. The extras are plentiful highlighted by the inclusion of the original 1925 silent version which that in itself looks great in terms of production, storytelling and restoration of the film as well. Other extras include the previously released documentary narrated by Christopher Plummer (love his voice!) and a new documentary focusing on the impact the film made on contemporary filmmakers. We get interviews with Ridely Scott, who did the heavily Ben Hur influenced Gladiator, and good old George Lucas on the inspiration the film had on Star Wars. Funny thing is, when I first saw The Phantom Menace, I instantly knew Georgie boy modeled the pod race after Ben's chariot race! And I was right! Other extras include some screen tests by other actors (like Detective Frank Drebin auditioning for the role of Masala!), production stills and the like. All in all, this a great package to have of one of Hollywood's most legendary classic epics. If you love action, adventure, romance and raw emotional storytelling, this is it. Blu-ray update: Take this set and frisbee it! Ben Hur Blu-ray is here at last. After years of delays for the 50th anniversary the wait has been well worth it. Warner made the right decision to say to hell with release schedules and took their sweet time putting this release together. A meticulous frame by frame restoration of the original 70mm negative done at a 6k scan has resulted in the most perfect image you going to see of this classic epic. Colors are bright and sharp as a razor, you can count the hairs and beads of sweat on Heston's arms in the chariot race. While the sound is still a bit harsh due mostly to old technology, I've found it to be more warmer sounding than before with plenty of boom. Aside from the same extras you get on the DVD package, you also get a new HD documentary that focuses on Heston's experiences while filming Ben Hur complete with home movie footage behind the scenes. You also get a pictorial book and a reproduction of Heston's personal diary that's quite informative. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Race Begins! *by S***E on March 25, 2026* I can't say more about this wonderful movie that hasn't been said already except to give kudos to all the fine actors and their performances including but not limited to: Charlton Heston, Stephen Boyd, Jack Hawkins, Frank Thring and Haya Harraret, who helped make this the greatest movie of all time. The race begins! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great movie *by P***R on January 28, 2026* Movie arrived quickly. Movie is a classic and still entertaining after 66 years. ## Frequently Bought Together - Ben-Hur: 50th Anniversary Edition (DVD) - The Robe - The Ten Commandments --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.pe/products/17568134-ben-hur-50th-anniversary-edition-dvd](https://www.desertcart.pe/products/17568134-ben-hur-50th-anniversary-edition-dvd) --- *Product available on Desertcart Peru* *Store origin: PE* *Last updated: 2026-04-23*