The third movie directed by William Wyler to win Best Picture and Best Director was Ben-Hur, and it also stands as the best of the three. It’s one of the defining epics not just of its era ...

Vidal proposed his idea to Ben-Hur director William Wyler. “I said, ‘Look, let me try something. Let’s say these two guys when they were 15, 16 when they last saw each other, they had been ...

1959’s Ben-Hur — which airs today on TCM at 6 a.m. EST — isn’t just one of the most popular religious films of all time. The three-plus hour epic starring Charlton Heston as the titular ...

“Ben-Hur” (1959), which celebrated its 65th anniversary this past November, stands as a quintessential example of everything an epic is and should be. Directed by William Wyler, the film’s ...

TCM gets an early start with director William Wyler‘s Best Picture–winning religious saga Ben-Hur (1959). Starring Charlton Heston in the title role, which scored him the Best Actor Oscar ...

William Wyler (July 1, 1902 – July 27, 1981) was a German-born film director, producer, and screenwriter. Notable works include Ben-Hur (1959), The Best Years of Our Lives (1946), and Mrs ...

All times EST. The day starts with Best Director Oscar winner William Wyler‘s Best Picture-winning religious epic, led by Best Actor winner Charlton Heston in the title role. Yes, the movie ...