Charlton Heston and Ben-Hur: A Personal Journey

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Fraser Clarke Heston
Fraser Clarke Heston

Self - son of Charlton Heston

Joe Canutt
Joe Canutt

Self

Julian Glover
Julian Glover

Self

Hildegard Neil
Hildegard Neil

Self

Mike Newell
Mike Newell

Self

Tom Selleck
Tom Selleck

Self

Peter Snell
Peter Snell

Self

Catherine Wyler
Catherine Wyler

Self - Daughter of William Wyler

Stephanie Zimbalist
Stephanie Zimbalist

Self

Lydia Clarke
Lydia Clarke

Self - Wife of Charlton Heston

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    Feature-length documentary chronicling Charlton Heston's life while filming Ben Hur. Includes behind-the-scenes content and home-movie footage from the Heston family.

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    2011-07-14

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    7.6

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    3.8 starts
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