Ben-Hur (7/10) Movie CLIP - Ben-Hur Meets Jesus (1959) HD

[@xm377Moyocoyatzin]

The Centurion's reaction i spot on. He is not shocked or scared or threatened, he has a look of pure realization on his face, like something has been made clear to him, like he just woke up and can't fathom that he had been dreaming all along. He also has a look of questioning, as if he is asking himself "What the hell am I doing?" It's as if he is more than just looking into Jesus, he is also looking into a mirror and seeing himself and the world very clearly for the first time.

[@martinaskowronski3541]

Oj tak, swietnie to ujals 🤔

[@HistoryandReviews]

It is FICTION

[@NotAfraid280]

True he looks like he is questioning everything at that moment that actor did a fantastic job

[@DrTiwade]

Exactly. That is how we are all going to feel and experience when we see the Lord God Jesus face to face..............

[@shineperishingrepublic]

I’ve never seen “awe” portrayed as well before or since. He was struck.

[@jasonroberts9788]

No one talks about how much water was in that tiny little cup! He was chugging that water for a minute while Jesus stood there looking at the Roman. Not just compassion, but a miracle as well. I always loved that about this scene.

[@timmellin2815]

Yes, I've always felt that the Miracle of the Weddiing Feast was more about the water than the wine. Jesus said to fill the jugs w/ water and then it was said that the best "wine" was saved for last. Could be that the crowd had enough of the fruit of the vine, and were so thirsty and out of it (drunk) that the water actually was what satisfied them; ergo: saved the best for the last.

[@kaiYWang]

This one scene is so moving and conveys love is the answer. I am coverted to Christianity!!! It better than going to Church!!!

[@timmellin2815]

@@kaiYWang God bless you for becoming a believer and accepting the free gift of life because of the finished work of Christ's atonement ! Yes...this will change your life, and it has already. I've always wondered how these great actors in the film were able to convey the message. It must have been a gift from above and an honor to play those parts so well.

[@excellent952]

I believe that God in His Providence was able to use the men and women in this film, most of whom are unbelievers to convey a sense of the majesty of Jesus. It catches my breath away and elicits tears of astonishment. This scene is the most powerful I have ever witnessed in any setting, even church itself. We need to get back to this and we will when Jesus returns.

[@timmellin2815]

@@excellent952 Goes to show you that God can use anything for His purposes, whether the person is a believer or not. Could be that some connected w/ the film were believers, and some weren't, at the time of the filming. But that could have changed over time, as God worked in people's hearts. We trust God by faith to work as He pleases in situations like these.

[@acasacas9844]

I love it when Ben touches his hand afterwards so gently. He doesn't know why, but he knows that he has to. The soldier looks at Jesus and is humbled, embarrassed and ashamed. No words needed, Jesus has disarmed him.

[@MaskedMan66]

I wonder if this is the same centurion who later realized Jesus's divinity at the Crucifixion.

[@acasacas9844]

@@MaskedMan66 I meant the soldier who says " you I said no water for him "

[@MaskedMan66]

@@acasacas9844 Yes, I know; my question is still the same. 🙂

[@KeiFox]

@@MaskedMan66 It could've been. Some think the Centurion at the Crucifixion was the one whose sick servant Jesus healed during his ministry. That's how it was portrayed in Jesus of Nazareth, the Centurion portrayed by Ernest Borgnine. :)

[@MaskedMan66]

@@KeiFox Yup!

[@PAngelo1969]

The man who played Jesus was an opera singer, Claude Heater, and very formidable. He was 6'4". This was his only film he ever did. He died in 2020 at the age of 93.

[@fanfam]

Thx!

[@joeblow2069]

Only 6'4? He looks like he is 7 foot.

[@tonyalessi7146]

When he has risen?

[@timmellin2815]

What a blessing to play that part.....virtually unknown and thanks for informing us of his identity. Must have been very humbling to get into that character.....we as humans are all so unworthy, we'd need God's help to assume that role.

[@barr474]

God bless his memory

[@13scales]

That was legendary! The best on screen version of Jesus and he didn't say a word nor did we have to see his face. He was just standing there in all his glory. Powerful stuff.

[@markfurnell6748]

Yes awesome. And what of the centurion's face? "God help me"....and He did!

[@LukeLovesRose]

The Passion of the Christ is still the best... even though he needed to be blonder with sapphire eyes

[@christisking1316]

Amen!

[@tothtoth494]

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[@FAMA-18]

LameDoodler Yes , it was confirmed as a fake, and then the confirmation was debunked because they took a piece from where it was burned by fire and resowed with pieces of cloth from the Medieval times , so it still stands as the real deal today.

[@juanvaldo666]

"God help me!" So powerful this scene that makes me cry every time I watch it.

[@godmituns6677]

Me to Juan 💓

[@loveispatient0808]

juan carlos moran yes such a simple prayer but so powerful!

[@mcmjr405]

🙌🙌🙌🙌

[@satishpatel5260]

❤🙏👍

[@rebelbaron7003]

Me too Juan.....me too. Exactly as I picture Jesus.

[@AussieDisciple]

_he who drinks the water I shall give, shall never thirst_

[@robschannel4512]

And it shall spring up a well unto eternal life.

[@christisking1316]

Amen!

[@kmccan1]

Amen!🙏

[@Guns7469]

👍

[@jackkolnerhoeck8210]

Amén...best regard from Chile....god bless you..

[@mancheungahyeung2104]

The Roman officer's facial expressions are so marvellously acted - you got: Anger - Awe - Confusion - Hesitation - Defeat all in just a few seconds and that actor dominates the whole scene

[@jakeschwartz2514]

And he was an extra!

[@picklerix6162]

I saw shame.

[@TarpeianRock]

@@jakeschwartz2514no, a stuntman.

[@jean-pierrerizk7329]

👍 He was troubled. He was seeing the darkness of his actions the mirroring eyes of Jesus the judge and the merciful. He was understanding for one moment that he was committing an injustice 💗 Perhaps in time, as most roman soldiers on the Golgotha, or some famous Saints who were soldiers, he would leave his job and behave differently 🙏

[@graceskerp]

The first commandant of good film making: Don't tell, show. Though out the film we never see Jesus' face, only the reactions to it which was all we need to know about him. Yes, dialog is necessary, but this scene didn't need any.

[@RockSmithStudio]

I love that despite the small container, it never seems to run out of water reflecting Christ's trait of being a never ending flow of water where none will ever be thirsty with Him. Great writing

[@TheBereangirl]

Yes! Such a subtle message demonstrating Jesus as being and giving Living water!❤️

[@ernestromano1967]

Excellent catch! God Bless you!

[@DrTiwade]

correct.... a fountain of living water.

[@eddyendee7840]

And later, when Judah tried to re-pay the act on the Via Dolorosa, he was only able to provide Jesus barely a sip. Profound. He gives us so much and we give Him so little.

[@舌苔はない]

It's endless love of God

[@alessonluis]

the actor who played Jesus was Claude Heather, he doesn't say a word in the film, he remained unknown for several years, only his hands, his body, the soundtrack and the look of Charlton act! And I think it was one of the greatest representations of Jesus ever made!

[@stephenotoole408]

He died this this year unfortunately.

[@BuriedAlien-TRN242]

Heater not "Heather"

[@glorymosbyfloyd3878]

@@stephenotoole408 God rest him forevermore

[@glorymosbyfloyd3878]

@@stephenotoole408 Not unfortunate, he gets to look into the Eyes of the very Holy One that he was blessed to portray God bless him

[@diegorivas1991]

It was a cliché of the industry back then to never show Jesus face in the movies were he wasn't the main protagonist.

[@MutahirRasool]

What an absolute classic of a film ! People really put their souls in making movies back then.

[@gaiusjuliusceasar5180]

That was long time ago. Hollywood n USA have become anti Christians n godless sodomites!

[@MutahirRasool]

@@gaiusjuliusceasar5180 I agree 100%, however, 'Gais Julius Ceasar' talking about the loss of the Christian virtue is a faux pas to say the least :D

[@jutanboy]

Yeah, and the horses souls too (nearly 100 horses died during the shooting of 1959's Ben-Hur alone).

[@claudiofreitas600]

@@jutanboy Yes ? Thats a shame. But where you took this from ? Some book or page in the internet ? I would like to know more about this movie

[@jutanboy]

@@claudiofreitas600 animals were treated terribly in movie making during those times. I read it on KMGH-TV, but as I google it now I can find the same information on countless other sources..

[@nassauguy48]

I am a 63 year old man who still cries whenever I look upon this scene.

[@swaldron5558]

I’m 63 too still crying every time I see a scene.

[@stoundingresults]

Well gentlemen, i've got 30 years to catch up to each of you.

[@thenosebud]

@@stoundingresultsI’ve got 40

[@blacksabbath2559]

I m 57. Same here

[@danielmayorga4812]

I am the same age like you, and I like this part too.

[@GroundhogDayisAWESOME]

You can see all sorts of emotion in the Centurion when he sees the face of Jesus.... fear, anger, confusion, resentment, shame, awe, etc

[@Di3ago]

Groundhog Day 1993 is AWESOME! what did he see or what did Jesus show him?

[@jamesdunn9714]

@@Di3ago He saw God.

[@thelittlesnuffles5302]

And to think the Centurion was an extra, asked to play the role without any acting qualification. Boy, he did a grand job 👍🏻

[@nandofigueira2005]

The evil recoils from the presence of JESUS

[@goukeban6197]

@@Di3ago I think his expression is meant to make us feel exactly how the character is feeling: he's looking at something he cannot comprehend, but which still moves his heart beyond words.

[@jalas7767]

Of all the movies I have ever watched, there is no scene that has affected me like this one. I tear up whenever I watch it. Thank you Jesus for giving me water when I thirsted. Thank you Jesus for lifting me up when I was down.

[@caesaraltamiranor.7789]

AMEN!!! JESUS IS COMING SOON!!! THE END IS NEAR!!! ❤️ 🙌 🔥

[@stephennewcombe452]

@@caesaraltamiranor.7789 I hope not Caesar Altamirano I’ve still much to do 🤔

[@patricksaillant942]

Such a memorable scene

[@nevertheless123]

well this is the movies. No Jesus is giving water to millions of poor people in reality.

[@nomadbrad6391]

Could this be the MOST thought provoking 2 minutes in motion picture history??

[@alexadair5871]

Such a powerful scene. One of the greatest in cinematic history.

[@nomadbrad6391]

Could this be the MOST thought provoking 2 minutes in motion picture history??

[@mhd1442]

@@nomadbrad6391 Might be.

[@charleswest6372]

Amen.

[@stijnvdv2]

certainly. Oh the movies of decades ago.... they don't make them as great as they used to. Sure you can look to great spectacles in detail on your 8k OLED/QLED whatever screen and see every single hair in detail.... technology is astonishing.... but the art of storytelling has gone the way of the library of Alexandria; burned down to the ground and the actors are raging on fans on twitter while tumbler writers are stuffing 'current day politics' (circus clowns) into movies. Such a shame.

[@heleonardorodrigues1645]

YES, greatest

[@gregkral4467]

The care and beauty of that actor's hands.............. my god, how no words can express so beautifully....... such care and love.... and compassion..... Thank God for this movie.

[@abelflores6269]

I read somewhere that Mr. Heston explained that the actor who played the centerion was a stuntman, and he said, should of gotten a academy award for that scene.

[@MovingImagesNW]

Apparently, the actor who played the centurion owned a restaurant in Rome and the actor who portrayed Christ was a regular customer at the restaurant

[@octopolo1462]

@@mitchellc4 Amen

[@johnycoho7830]

@@mitchellc4 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. The same was in the Beginning with with God. Verse 14, And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth. It is clear as we go on that John was writing about Jesus. This passage and the Whole book of John and Mathew, Mark and Luke, and Paul all say and Jesus says in John that he is God.

[@stjack279]

The scene was perfect. If you understand the training of the ancient roman army; the scene becomes more impressive. Ancient Roman soldiers were trained to be without empathy or compassion. Soldiers of the ancient world prided themselves on their cruelty, their indefference to the suffering of their fellow human being. They believed their indefference made them superior to the compassionate weak. When the centurion looked into the eyes of Jesus, he saw something he could not comprehend. He saw compassion; he saw empathy and love, but he also saw strength. A strength that was greater than the empire he served.

[@gsoares3927]

@@mitchellc4 Amen brother

[@Scorchxray]

My mom told me that she went with my grandma and great grandma to the cinema and half of it was crying hard at this scene ... Pure power.

[@eddiemunster4094]

WoW very moving indeed Praise our Lord Savior Jesus Christ always 👍🙏

[@samurai9216]

هههههه هههههه هههههه هههههه

[@j.d.o5709]

Wow. I’m always interested to hear how people reacted to and what they thought of well known, now classic films back when they first came out.

[@Scorchxray]

@@j.d.o5709 it was a different zeitgeist. People convictions were way different than now.

[@hunewearl8924]

Bless them. This scene always makes me tear up. I love Jesus.

[@dianalee3059]

As a teenager I sat in the theater on my first viewing of Ben Hur and just sobbed uncontrollably at the compassion so elegantly portrayed in this scene. 60 years and hundreds of viewings later, it still brings tears. Bravo.

[@dulls8475]

I hope it brought you to Jesus Christ as well.

[@section5760]

@@dulls8475 it’s a movie 🎥. It’s make believe it tells a story what we go through everyday of our lives. The rest is up to you to judge. God bless 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿☝️✝️

[@acasacas9844]

People often forget the most touching line in Ben Hur, as he remembers his journey to the Galleons " A man helped me once ". Water given by Jesus gave him what Jesus always gives us, HOPE

[@FunnB]

🙏

[@patriciaarvanitis3371]

Yes I cry also

[@kbrai5636]

I first saw this as a 7-8 year old and now I am 48, and I have seen this movie and scene at least a dozen times and even today I get goosebumps - JC’s presence is surreal and a balm for the soul and I am not even a religious man - amazing piece of cinema and emotion

[@kilervgmmm]

I hope you'll get to know even more how good he is.

[@excellNexcel]

This scene is a metaphor for everyone who calls out to God in times of crisis....we have all been there and we will continue to be there

[@gulmerton2758]

Indeed, I’ve been there too, calling out to God in times of crisis.... too bad most of the time He didn’t hear.

[@ricksmithy6990]

@@gulmerton2758 You are reasonably healthy enough, and cognizant enough to afford a computer and Internet. That puts you in a minority compared to others who may not be as fortunate as you.

[@armourofgod6310]

the time of crisis is every moment you live, if you're not saved....are you saved?

[@frizzelldentalforensics]

@@gulmerton2758 whosoever

[@BlackOmEga_2099]

I’m in a time of crisis right now spiritually. I know that the lord is helping me through it. I won’t lose faith

[@abrahamgideon]

Judah says God help me and Jesus comes and gives him water. Amazingly loaded scene - establishes the deity of Christ in a few seconds.

[@anthonydesroches8897]

I'm doing a study book by John Mcarthur called The Deity of Christ a powerful and revealing book of Jesus

[@JontheBerean]

My friend Paul Dwelly has written a book on Jesus in the Old Testament to it's called " These are the scriptures that testify of me" You can find it on Amazon books. It's a great book, I buy copies to give to people now

[@N-a-t-a-l-i-a]

@@JontheBerean thank you, I got it.

[@Houdini774]

That gentle, kind hearted carpenter gave my soul water when it was desperate and thirsty. I will always love him and be grateful for that.

[@juresaiyan]

1:40 - I have no idea how a shot of a man from behind, can project so much power. No posturing, no words, nothing. He just stands, with the roman soldier experiencing near paralysis. We will probably never see this kinds of moments in cinema ever again.

[@dolife226]

It was just like this moment i felt the presence of Jesus Christ in my life. I was at my weakest point in life, suicide was an option and my whole life was a completly mess. Felt so abandoned and lonely. Suddenly i felt Jesus in my room. Such a tremendous power and love, just for me. I felt so comfort and safe, he calmed every storm. Today im happily married and got two children. The love of Jesus is real, with him and by him, life is reallly worth living, i can tell you that for sure. Nerver give up your faith and hope in this harsch world.

[@Grandmaster_Dragonborn]

Never give up faith mate. Beautiful story. ✝️❤️

[@thomascambrion4408]

Amen.

[@Sanwizard1]

God Bless

[@argerinejordan4703]

Amen

[@lorantvincze68]

Thank you..

[@Bhuleshwara]

Some say this is perhaps the best scene in the movie and the artist playing the roman centurion deserves an oscar just for his expression after coming face to face with Christ. How true !

[@madamoisellec4721]

I read Mr Heston's autobiography. He said the guy who played the centurion was not an actor, just an extra who did one smashing job in that scene.

[@tenhirankei]

He went from angry to confused then ashamed.

[@willrowell3218]

​@Magno Avatar You do realize that Judah Ben-Hur was not a real person, right? It was based on a novel by the same name. Written sometime in the latter half of the 1800's. It was/is considered one of the most influential Christian Novels ever written.

[@elchinex4138]

Magno Avatar shut up you annoying dummy

[@gilandduke]

Heston tells the story that on location for this scene, director Wyler discovered to his shock that a different actor was on set to play the role of the centurion. Wyler turned to his assistant director and said "This is not the man I chose". The assistant said "Yes, I know but he was asking for too much money. and this was your second choice and you had said he was good." Wyler said "Go and get the man I had chosen for this role." The assistant pointed out that they were quite a distance from Rome on location near Anzio beach and that it would take many hours to find him and transport him to the location. Wyler replied, "We can wait." A great example of why Wyler was one of the greatest directors of his or any time. The man was pure class. A great story.

[@adanmartinez8308]

I cry every time when I watch this scene, there are a lot of feelings without saying some word. I think there is Jesus when we fall and he always is ready to help us.

[@marcokite]

you're not the only one!

[@rafaelgomez1989]

HUGE SYMBOLISM = EMOTIONALLY POWERFUL !!!!!

[@jamesdunn2214]

I tear up. A very moving scene, even if you're not a believer.

[@pablodiaz8599]

It's a powerful scene for sure, it's a lot like a Bible verse that you can read over 100 times and still find different meanings! Cheers bro.

[@mikhaelradja]

Amen, Jesus is Risen King.

[@purefoldnz3070]

"you really are the king of kings." "Ex-cellent."

[@RocKnight11]

That film should have won the award for Best Picture. Boo-urns! Boo-urns! Boo-urns!

[@JLovrak]

“Drink up… Judah Ben-Hur…”

[@305Lfx]

Are you saying boo or..... 😅😅

[@Jailyn123]

I suffered a depression my heart full of anger and I cried when I remember my past..But when i asked God to help me to calm down....I feel better...❤❤❤

[@caesaraltamiranor.7789]

AMEN!!!

[@laidsgpr63]

Jailyn, God will never let you down !!!

[@caesaraltamiranor.7789]

@@laidsgpr63 AMEN!!! ❤️ 🙌 🔥 GOD WILL NEVER TURN HIS BACK ON YOU, ONLY US TURN OUR BACKS ON HIM, BUT JESÚS CAME TO GIVE US LIFE BUT LIFE IN ABUNDANCE!!! HALELUYA!!! JESUS IS COMING SOON!!! ❤️ 🙌 🔥

[@patriciacolombini6567]

At night before going to bed ask jesus to come and get you. God bless

[@mikeloghry9521]

@@patriciacolombini6567 Please !!! "J"esus Jesus. Just my paying Him reverence. That He so richly deserves.

[@isolde1802]

I haven't viewed this scene in a while, but looking how lovingly Our Lord gives him water and treats him like he is the only person in the world that matters , made me shed tears because that is how Our Lord thinks of each and every one of us.

[@DrTiwade]

Amen.

[@politecat4236]

Amen! ❤

[@jggrimm]

From 6 decades of movie watching, these three minutes remain my all time favorite.

[@Grandmaster_Dragonborn]

Wow you must have some experience! I'm only eighteen, I could only dream :D

[@hashoshanimhoney2956]

I agree 100%!

[@christophertracy2807]

This is one of many reasons Heston is one of the greatest actors of all time. You actually can feel what his character felt from meeting Jesus.

[@elizabethroberts6215]

……Mr Charlton Heston, & his family were Christians’, who attended Sunday church services’, for decades’………

[@obiwankeno7779]

Very powerful scene...John 4:14 "but whoever drinks of the water that I will give him shall never thirst; but the water that I will give him will become in him a well of water springing up eternal life. "

[@anthonydesroches8897]

Amen

[@jega1102]

Amen

[@χαρούμενοςημέρα]

Amen

[@raulcadizmadrid9693]

AMEN 🙏🙏

[@thomascambrion4408]

Amen.

[@marcusmedlock847]

The fact that the Lord’s Face isn’t shown to me is one of the most precious and powerful aspects of this scene. The look on Judah’s face is enough to say thank you.....even though in awe he can’t speak. The centurion was in charge until the moment he looked into the eyes of the Real Master and he backs down like a whipped pup. 💪💪🙏🙏✝️ The Face of God is a wonderful and awesome mystery.

[@nomadbrad6391]

Could this be the MOST thought provoking 2 minutes in motion picture history??

[@RedcoatMic24]

They seemed to crucify him easily enough!

[@boacarta]

not a whipped pup but a regretted monster

[@walterkersting6238]

That was Chris Cristopherson.

[@pelhampelham3418]

good they didnt show the face if God

[@megadoomed100]

- You truly are the king of kings? - Excellent.

[@caesaraltamiranor.7789]

AMEN!!! ❤️ 🙌 🔥 JEHOVA KING OF KINGS AND LORD OF LORDS, BECAUSE THE NAME OF JESUS CHRIST HAS POWER, THE BLOOD OF JESUS HAS POWER, HE IS KING OF KINGS AND LORD OF LORDS. AND MY LORD SAID TO MY LORD SIT AT MY RIGHT HAND UNTIL I MAKE YOUR ENEMIES A FOOTSTOOL FOR YOUR FEET!!!!❤️ 🙌 🔥

[@SteveMinh]

Booo-urns!!

[@Sirlankeylot]

“Drink up Judah Ben Hur”

[@venomtang]

that's what I was looking for first lol

[@AyuNico]

*hands him a water bottle*

[@mikegarrett8014]

When we all see the face of Jesus the first time, we will all be awestruck by His power & glory. Only Jesus can offer us the water of life throughout eternity. MKG Trinidad, Colo. 81082

[@notcalypso5336]

To this day, this is one of the only scenes in any movie to make me bawl my eyes out. And I’m not ashamed to say that.

[@DrTiwade]

correct. The most powerful scene in the history of cinema and this is going to be each person's reality when we see Him face to face in the end..... the ones who have accepted Him and the ones who have rejected Him.

[@marcb9399]

me too the roman is humbled before the face of christ

[@rickyal590]

You are not the only one...

[@DaveTastic5000]

The centurions response to seeing Jesus brings me to tears as much as Jesus giving Judah the drink of water. It is such beautiful scene.

[@lanaofficiel4042]

And notice how gentle Christ was, He poured the water gently, He didn't just splash it down. Notice how Christ washed Ben Hur's face so gently..... That's how our Precious LORD is with ALL of HIS children, He is always GENTLE AND LOVING, I LOVE YOU JESUS ❤❤❤.

[@dougie1968]

A beautiful, moving scene. I'll always love Jesus.

[@joperhop]

I'll always love Gandalf!

[@joperhop]

@keepitsecret-dl1pr and fictional.

[@hannibalwolffe506]

@@joperhop The underlying themes of fiction often reveal more about truth than opinions gleaned from Reddit.

[@joperhop]

@@hannibalwolffe506 its a work of fiction, with 0 actual evidence to support. Most of which is stolen from earlier religions, and still believed to be true by desperate fearful people who are indoctrinated into it by adults when they was kids. The bible, is as trueful and factual, as the hobbit.

[@joes622]

Amen

[@tonystewart4113]

Every time I see this one scene, I can’t help but to cry. The sheer expression of Jesus giving water to BenHur, and knowing that a savior has come to Benhur in his time of need. Just the same way as we call upon our Lord Jesus in our time of need. And when Jesus hears our prayers, and delivers, it’s like a drink of cool water refreshing us. Allowing us to know and praise Him even more.🙏🏽

[@franciscoherrera5577]

The acting by the soldier is great. He goes from anger and a willingness to use violence to a mix of fear, confusion, and shame.

[@sidpheasant7585]

Remington Olmsted ... with a little help from the Holy Spirit. Best short scene of acting in history. Remy did act again, but not much ... mainly he ran a Rome-based restaurant to offer "refreshment" to visiting film crews from the USA. !!

[@harrywhitehead7442]

"You truly are the King of Kings!" "Eeexcellent..."

[@asdfsafasfdm6583]

hahahhah

[@angelbryan26]

This truly is an underrated comment

[@sabeeh89]

Lol

[@andythefork]

I was saying boo-urns

[@oldgenesys7886]

AHAHAHA

[@ashleymoon2969]

I'm 54 have watched this film loads and I am always pleased they never showed jesus's face. They didn't need to, you could just feel it.

[@GTAW8]

I agree with you.

[@oliviaortiz5157]

AMEN 🙏, I believe only his CHILDREN would sense his presence!!!

[@mariazamarripa8274]

As I sit here and ponder the life of our Savior, what conversations he had with Heavenly Father, what went through his mind knowing that he would in any time of his ministry would have to endure each one of our sins, imperfections, our infirmities, every single one of us in the garden of Gethsemane, then betrayed, whipped, thorns on his head, nails on his hands and feet. And yet he still loved us. This is the part where we must love one another as our Savior loved us, as it is a commandment. It's called Charity for that is what our Savior possessed Charity. We too must develop that attribute if we plan to make it back to Heavenly Father, even prepare for the 2nd coming where we can embrace our Savior, thank him for all he did for us. We must be ready and not spill our oil from our lamp. I cannot wait to see my Savior in all his splendor and glory. I miss him so much and pray I am worthy of him.

[@connorpusey5912]

Very much the same way he works in our lives. We do not physically see him, but we know he is there, we can sense his presence.

[@gerrydejong3430]

@@oliviaortiz5157 Right !!!!

[@Mr1gladiatore]

I think this is the best scene ever about Jesus. Ben Hur has nothing left and all he can do is cry out for help as he did "God help me" and God did. Without a word, we see the love, the compassion, the caring, the providing, and the protecting. I love the symbolism of the water. Notice how Ben Hur drank way more than that ladle could hold. As God so often does, He not only generously gives us what we need but often so much more. This scene touches me every time and it is a constant reminder that all we ever have to do with a sincere heart is cry out "God help me" and He will...Amen! Praise be unto the Father and His son the Lord Jesus Christ!

[@acasacas9844]

Centuarian knows, Jesus just looked at him, says nothing but portrays " Really, your not going to give him a drink, look at yourself fella ". Centuarian left looking like scolded naughty Child, afraid of the teacher telling him off. Actually a great bit of acting by the Centurion

[@DrTiwade]

True but the most powerful thing is that Ben Hur realized that he was looking into the face of GOD!!!!

[@lanaofficiel4042]

Amen and Amen 🙏. Praise God 🙏.!!!

[@lw3646]

It's a brilliant movie, but it doesn't offer a quick and easy way for Ben Hur to follow Christ's reaching. Time and again in the movie Ben Hur chooses the path of revenge and destruction, he is torn up with hatred and misses a chance to hear Jesus preach. It's only really in the final 20 minutes of the movie that he becomes really drawn towards Jesus.

[@guadalupeesquivellopez8284]

in the book Ben Hur was just about to die.with his last breatd he said.God Help me.

[@Maxbecks1]

I am a 96 year old man I still cry when I see this scene

[@USAR8888]

They don't make movies like this anymore. Truly an epic movie in every sense of the world. This scene...the omission of the face of Jesus, the absence of words between Jesus and Judah, the acting of the Roman guard the moment Jesus looks at him with mere facial expressions. The filmmakers of Ben Hur realized that less is more. Incredible scene.

[@lw3646]

The cinematography was also pretty ground breaking, Quo Vadis was shot with a lot of bright lights, also the costumes are brighter and sunny, here the costumes are dirtier and more lived in, the use of shadow and light in some scenes too are very well done. Also the character of Esther is brilliant.

[@timmellin2815]

In the actors' comments on the DVD version of Dr. Zhivago, Omar Sharif mentions a similar thing as Zhivago and his family watched the brutal slaying of the dragoons on the Christmas party night massacre of the demonstrators.....it's just a closeup of Zhivago's face in shock as he witnesses the chaos going on below, and then there is no actual excess carnage we see in today's videos, we just see a drum rolling away from the victims, a kid running, and audio of the chaos; and a few shots of blood on the ground; then the stark scene of a body being tossed in a cart and taken away. Less graphic depiction is actually more effective to convey the point of all the violence.

[@Rafael-n8r3k]

This film got a remake.

[@vgxr29]

What a scene this is. The most beautiful and powerful scene in history of Jesus and we don’t need to see His face or hear His voice. Such a genius scene

[@NACHOOFF]

How you know is jesus? we can not see his face. Could be anyone.

[@metsrus]

@@NACHOOFF We know it's Jesus, because Ben Hur did the same and offered him water at the end.

[@lonnytobij4241]

So beautiful!!! 😍😍😍

[@alexalex-om9ic]

jesus love us pray Jerusalem pry pope francies this saint man every religion must connect all the people amen.

[@DrTiwade]

absolutely! My father talked about this scene a lot and finally took us to see this movie..... this is the best scene in the history of cinema till date.

[@TheIamtheoneandonly1]

Surely, one of the most moving and powerful scenes in film history. Just saying.

[@puterboy2]

Se7enwonders Maybe I can agree with that. Especially the slow reveal.

[@waltersalazar7626]

Amen the best

[@mrdgenerate]

Lol but if it was mohammed it wouldnt mean anything to you billion people.... But would be holy to these other billion... See how odd this is?

[@TheIamtheoneandonly1]

J P I hear what your saying but then ( as I understand and please correct me if I’m mistaken) Islam forbids any images of Mohammed. Which of course would include those of the cinematic variety. So surely that scenario would never happen.

[@robert-ef8qv]

Yes, and the music by the legendary Miklos Rosa ..wow

[@rakienea4538]

It seemed that when Ben Hur was whipped right after drinking the water; he was just so much in awe of Jesus, that he didn’t care about anything. Ben Hur was so entranced by the love he felt by His presence.

[@pspboy7]

Great performance of the one who portrayed Christ. No speaking, just gestures, actions, looks, and silence. You let the audience experience the miracle rather than relying on exposition.

[@MDkid1]

I love the tenderness with which Jesus takes care of Ben Hur's needs. Definitely and tear jerker.

[@killerfrank8974]

Well said.

[@wardropper]

It was actually great direction. The actor didn't really have to act at all. A very powerful scene, but the director had the good taste to leave our own personal image of Christ intact. I mean, no Christian could possibly want to carry an actor's face into the spiritual content of his religious life. The new movie, predictably, does just that. Tasteless, and they even change the story.

[@MDkid1]

@My Own Private Idaho That could be interpreted as God and Adam in Michelangelo's painting.

[@mitchellc4]

The gospel is the GOSPEL OF THE KINGDOM! Repent and believe the gospel! Follow Jesus’ teachings! Jesus is going to return and set up the kingdom of God ON THE EARTH! God’s government ON THE EARTH! The Messiah will resurrect his people! The destiny of the Messiah and his people is to be ON THE EARTH! The renewed restored earth! God also dwelling with them! Rev 21 Jesus said the Father is the only true God! John 17 3 And this is eternal life, that they know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom thou hast sent. RSV Only-monos God-theos Monos theos Monotheism The Father Jesus is the one sent by the true God (the Father)! Jesus never claimed to be God, Jesus said he has a God! Jesus has a God! Jesus died! God can’t die! God raised Jesus from the dead!

[@dalangie]

Maybe the most moving movie-scene I have ever seen in my life.

[@FilmandTVFan]

One of the most beautifully moving scenes in all cinema, period.

[@heinyjo]

When I was 9, my grandmother took me to see Ben Hur in Salt Lake City on the way back home from a vacation in Idaho. It was there I met Jesus, whose face was never seen in the movie. One of the most intimate, mysterious, tender things Jesus has done for me was to remind me, "I remember you in the theater, Jolayne, how your heart soared in that scene and you recognized me, how you wanted to know me." Several times, in seasons of joy as well as in the darkest valley, He's reminded me. So, while scrolling through KZbin the other day, fighting despair from a severe bipolar depression, I saw the headline, "When Ben Hur met Jesus," and I stopped short. How many times have I used those very words, that "I met Jesus in Ben Hur" when asked how I came to Christ. How I wasn't born again nor had I read the Bible until 1994, but I met Jesus in that theater in 1959 and something happened to me. I know every note of music, every detail of that scene, and God sent that very clip to me a few days ago. And today again, when I needed it. Only that scene, nothing else. That He would do that? No words. ☝️❤️❤️❤️

[@ANProductionsOfficialChannel]

The man who plays the Centurion does an amazing job. Some of the best facial acting put to film.

[@akiensio425]

Roman soldier has not completely an unexplained emotion. That feeling is caused by the competition between the nerve paths of reason and emotion in his brain. Rivalry happens in unconscious mind and feels uncomfortable. Finally the emotion wins and his brain comes to the decision to make him act by it.

[@HauntedBarn-i5o]

Does anyone know the actor's name who played the soldier???

[@ericbrett3095]

Even the Roman Centurian knew not to mess with Jesus.

[@kevinmalone3210]

Because he knew that the man standing in front of him, was superior in every sense of the word, because he was God in the flesh.

[@NACHOOFF]

How you know is jesus? we can not see his face. Could be anyone.

[@typetersen8809]

@@NACHOOFF Tell me this. Whom do you think could evoke such responses from the Centurion and a condemned man, if it were not the One, in whose eyes they both saw LOVE?

[@WillScarlet1991]

@@kevinmalone3210 Don't be so stupid. God is not like His creation.

[@lukereilly9844]

@@NACHOOFF a Roman Centurion could treat anyone however he liked. Indeed, he was ready to punish this passerby until he saw he saw who he truly was. He saw that this passerby was God and that's why he was humbled.

[@dinomate01]

This scene was done so well demonstrating the love and power of Christ especially when the Roman Centurian tried to stop the Lord from giving Ben Hur some water. He instantly knew who Jesus was and felt ashamed for his actions. Ben Hur is a classic !

[@mumandauntyglad]

+dinomate01 no! thats not quite right.

[@dinomate01]

+Michael Leo Paglia Really how do you figure ?

[@mumandauntyglad]

+dinomate01 When he looked at him, and tried to stop him, he unknowingly felt the quiet unspoken power, and was confused and perplexed at his inability to carry out his intentions, he did not know why.

[@dinomate01]

+Michael Leo Paglia Interesting. I think he definitely felt something. I believe that The Lord (Jesus Christ) could see all His (the Roman centurion's) faults & thoughts and the centurion knew it and was ashamed of what he was about to do. I believe The Lord knows us better than we know ourselves. It's such a powerful scene and it's only one of many that makes this film a true classic :) Btw have you ever seen Ben Hur in 70 mmm ? Spectacular to say the least !! Widescreen presentation with 6 track magnetic sound :) A special experience although the love scenes with Charlton Heston and Esther seemed drawn out a tad !

[@scrateshooter]

When a person comes face to face with the Lord Jesus Christ (the only perfect, just and holy man) he sees himself for what he really is: a rotten sinner. This actor portrayed it perfectly. Shame, guilt, and awe.

[@tomservo5347]

It's so subtle when the centurion heads over to stop Ben-Hur from getting water Jesus simply stands up and the centurion is stopped in his tracks from the divine power radiating out. The actor did a marvelous job conveying anger, awe, confusion, self-reflection, and finally having a divine experience that his mind cannot process at the moment but will leave it's mark the rest of his life.

[@santiagovasquezgomez2136]

Even when we can't see Jesus' face in this scene, I can certainly assume that Jesus gave that soldier a gaze of pure determination. He was there to protect the innocent from injustice.

[@roberthaworth8991]

My wife and I, who are non-religious, once encountered a Ukrainian Orthodox priest, Father Victor -- the head of a parish in the MD suburbs of Washington, DC -- who radiated power. We both felt it.

[@christinaten-pow5922]

I've watched Ben Hur many years ago... just seen this clip and when Ben Hur calls out... "help me God" ... that really touched me... then the centurion loojs at Jesus... ohhh myyy... the presence of God... thank You Jesus!! 🙌🙌🙌

[@paulpresto7346]

I’ve seen this scene my entire life over many many years and it still astonishing and as powerful as day 1 - this is movie making and acting on an entire different level in which we have now

[@feliciaromero1646]

This is one of the greatest depictions of Christ. So simple, beautiful and pure.

[@bobthebuilder9553]

I remember when they reintroduced this back into the theaters in 1971. I went to the film with my parents and it was in two parts with intermission in between. I saw it again in 2016. Powerful film with a magnificent score by Miklos Rozsa.

[@louieperez7104]

The look on the roman soldiers face,,priceless, looked at the face of ultimate and everlasting peace

[@stege9979]

From a technical standpoint it's a masterpiece. 60 years old and looks like it could have been filmed yesterday. Better yet, the colors, saturation and contrast are incredible. Add to that the message of Christ, without ever showing his face on screen or a him uttering single word. Powerful stuff indeed. Ben Hur is one of only 3 movies that hold the record of 11 Oscars (the other ones being Titanic and The Return of the King). Being a Tolkien fanatic myself I'm satisfied that the Trilogy also won a total of 17 Academy Awards. But as a single film I would still hold no problem with Ben Hur being the number one of all time! Consider how many fewer categories there were in those days, and it make it even more impressive!

[@madelynmarcelino6827]

The only movie I know of which is equally beautiful as the book by Lew Wallace.

[@billh.8515]

Absolutely Right! Ben Hur is one of my favorite movies, if not THE favorite!

[@gilandduke]

You are right to point out that there were fewer Oscar categories in 1959. The awards for Sound and Visual Effects were many years later each split into two. Since B-H won both categories in 1959 it is a pretty safe bet that it would have won two more making 13. In addition, its only loss among its 13 nominations was for screenplay and that was almost certainly the result of a big flap over the authorship of the screenplay. Karl Tunberg wrote the first draft but Wyler decided it was not very good and needed to be rewritten. Several writers were flown to Rome, including Gore Vidal, S.N. Berman and especially Christopher Fry. It was Fry who stayed though he entire production and wrote most of the script according to Wyler. Wyler insisted that Fry be given credit for the screenplay or at least share the credit with Tunberg. The Screen Actors Guild, however, refused and awarded sole credit to Tunberg. Wyler was so furious that he took out an ad in Variety urging members of the Academy not to vote for Ben Hur's screenplay. They apparently took his advice and this was the only loss for Ben Hur that night. Thus, Ben Hur would/should have had 14 wins adjusted, so to speak, for "inflation" and an unfortunate scandal. Furthermore, neither LOTR nor Titanic won any acting awards whereas Ben Hur won two - for Actor and Supporting Actor. Those other two films basically just cashed in on the increased number of technical awards. Failing to garner a single acting award, in my opinion, lowers the status of those two other films when comparing them to Ben Hur. They are fine films and I like them both, but Ben Hur's achievements surpasses them both.

[@elizabethroberts6215]

@@gilandduke……yes, the AMPAS Acting categories’ are higher in status, than CGI. IMHO, ‘Ben-Hur’ remains the highest awarded film, ever. RIP Mr Heston, & Mr Griffith, your acting was THE best………

[@udayprabhakar6744]

The clip is so touching, sometimes I cry. Amen.

[@lunchandlearn]

This scene touched my heart and made me cry. Thank you Lord.

[@kaboom9081]

This scene alone was better than the entire new ben hur movie

[@francisbroka9471]

Yesssssss!!!

[@ashanark5782]

Any random 10 seconds of the original Ben Hur is better than the entire new Ben Hur movie

[@danielbennion80]

I haven't seen the new version. Don't want to. How do you top Charlton Hesston ' s depiction of Ben Hur?

[@kysike666]

That was a piece of Garbage n should not be called Ben Hur!

[@christianblack9426]

In my opinion, that scene alone triumphs over many of the greatest films in cinema history.

[@namusic6470]

Beautiful Scene!!! It brought tears to my eyes, Jesus forever !!!

[@kristiecichon5412]

This scene shook me to my core. My grandmas favorite movie 🙏🏼✨

[@truthjoshua5141]

Lord Jesus u have always helped us pls save my dad level 4 prostrate cancer . In jesus mighty name amen.

[@stevedyer5902]

“He gave me hope, when hope was gone! He gave me strength to journey on…..”

[@Wikingking]

A man of culture! :)

[@andell1272]

Amen!

[@ashanark5782]

I always think of this exact same quote when I watch this scene!

[@gyanalatasamaria2606]

Amen🙏💯💕💕

[@tekumserastadt906]

We will need this hope and confidance in the near future

[@Rami7605]

There should be a law against remaking classical films like this.

[@danieloleszek4280]

If only there was a rule for remaking the classic films my friend if only

[@rewster7]

This is a remake

[@ToylandChairman666]

Heston actually returned in a 2003 animated version.

[@Godsmasterpiece1993]

+Daniel Oleszek I was just in disappointment when I saw the trailer for the "Brother against Brother" remake.

[@soldatmariano]

You are right!

[@망히-z9z]

I cried so much on this scene. Great act.

[@TonyAlexander2024]

The actor playing the guard did a brilliant job. Couldn’t look at him.

[@maxinetexasgal5114]

I know this is just movie, but it captures the gentleness and love of the Lord. Brings tears to my eyes.

[@Mystic107]

Imagine looking directly into the eyes of Christ.

[@bresea702]

Right! I would definitely cry

[@mattkylie6723]

Mystic107 There have been many, one of which st Faustina described his gaze as unfathomable love, that each time he visited her, she wanted to go with him.

[@mattkylie6723]

Laura Streeter I’m sorry but it’s since been proven in so many ways to be otherwise 😊

[@theresemartin3075]

matt kylie Yes..you are right..how would you not want to go with Him!! Jesus, I trust in You!

[@geopatriarca2820]

@Dorothy Crawley Negative. Politically correct nonsense

[@JudgeJulieLit]

Yet another magnificent scene from a film magnificent on all levels: acting, costumes, settings natural yet panoramically spectacular, cinematography, musical background score.

[@valerieelisebethcooper83]

I watched this film when I was little with my family, my parents and grandparents. I didn't really understand a lot of it. But I was very content and happy sitting between my adored grandfather and my mother. One of my precious memories. ❤❤

[@kevinmalone3210]

This scene conveys true compassion and the all encompassing authority of Christ when he faces down the Roman officer.

[@plasticmans3036]

Judah just said „God help me“ and the true God really appeared and helped him by offering a mug of water…….what a powerful and touching scene😭

[@DrTiwade]

Amen!!! Very powerful and extraordinary. Imagine what it will be like we see God face to face!

[@motherlandmars5999]

@@DrTiwade Jesus is not a god. He is a beautiful manifestation of Almighty Allah. Jesus is the servant and prophet of Allah. Human can never be god.

[@frothfroth]

⁠@@motherlandmars5999 Alhamdullilah

[@one_step_sideways]

​@@motherlandmars5999​ "just a prophet" cannot be born of a virgin, be sinless, be the Christ, judge humanity, create life and blow it into creation (like with a bird made out of clay, as seen in the apocryphal gospels, which are also wrong - Christ did not do any miracles until 30 years old, the minimum age to become a rabbi). Christ is God and muhammad is in hades, that pa edop hile. Jesus Christ has always been prophecised to be God in the Old Testament - muhammad was never prophecised in neither Testament anywhere.

[@kristianrodriguez4676]

@@motherlandmars5999You’re saying God isn’t powerful enough to become man if he wanted to? That he has limits on what he’s capable of?

[@mozzy747]

Best scene in the entire movie that Centurion's mind was completely mashed he'll never be the same such a powerful scene the look on his face is priceless all his guilt and sin revealed like an open wound

[@danimator9067]

Maybe he was the one at the cross

[@livyintheskywithdragons]

I haven't seen this film yet, just this bit made me cry buckets. Made me think that...an act of kindness can change someone's day, maybe even their entire life. ❤

[@phillipbrown5005]

That scene was Masterfully executed by everybody involved.

[@shelleycunningham9679]

Ben-Hur has always been my favorite movie I can watch it over and over never get tired of it

[@shanthakumar4598]

In all history of Ben Hur I never think even the ever best horse race had beaten this scene of Jesus giving water Ben Hur and the soldier seeing Jesus just calms down, what a beautiful scene of the movie it's great indeed

[@geraldwilson681]

This is one of my 5 top absolute all time greatest movies and I'm 59 years old this year 2023. First saw this on TV in black and white in 1969!!

[@mauriciochacon]

Im not religious but this scene has so much power. It is very well made. A genius made it

[@marcokite]

may Our Lord draw you to Himself, only He can give us the Living Water

[@DrTiwade]

Not only a genius but a man who started to make a film against God, gathered all the data, and came up with this film..... his life changed while he was gathering the data and realised that Jesus is indeed God!

[@supertrooperrockingwithjes1435]

I get never tired of Charlton Heston,i can watch His movies every day,what an Charisma in His roles,fantastic

[@T0mN7]

I'm not even religious, I know nothing about the movie and yet this scene makes me emotional. That has to be some really good film making.

[@ernestkovach3305]

You really need to see the rest of the movie. It's a Classic.

[@caesaraltamiranor.7789]

Jesus is our only hope, He is our Lord and Savior, if man die without him, he fails but if man repents and accept Jesus in heart and in his life as his Lord and Savior, then there is Victory, there is eternal life.

[@michaelbrickley2443]

T0mN7, perhaps the power of the Holy Spirit touched your heart. I share the story of coming back from the dead and people often get the Holy Ghost shivers. His power is real and it is limitless. When He reaches into people, there is a reason.

[@michaelbrickley2443]

@@caesaraltamiranor.7789, amen, good comment, my brother...alleluia

[@annonomus1439]

Jesus is Lord and this is true

[@attila7092]

The Roman soldier saw something more powerful than himself. He saw love, compassion, kindness, mercy. It was contrary to all he understood and couldn't handle it. Much like most of the world today

[@tallisstrecker2530]

I was six when I first saw this scene and it made me cry. Made me all teary watching it today at the cynical old age I am now too.

[@lennydale92]

it is a masterpiece of cinema!

[@flashkraft]

1:40 Its like Jesus telepathically forced that roman guard to have a compassionate thought for a moment and he was paralyzed by it and forced to back down. Far more powerful than an aggressive stare.

[@joserubenrios]

@Magno Avatar Ben Hur never existed, it's all fiction.

[@julieanntanega6376]

Nah just don't complain about it

[@pam8171]

Ben Hur. A great story of faith and conversion that we must not forget.

[@博巳立川]

このシーンは何度見ても泣けるね。 慈愛に満ちたイエス・キリスト そして十字架に磔になる直前、同じ恩返しをするが結局飲め無かった。 こんな作品はもう出来ないだろうね

[@feeler6670]

Its enough to make a grown man cry...and that's ok. 😢

[@lkjslain7871]

The greatest moment in cinematic history.

[@ae86takumi]

Whenever I lose faith, I come here.. hearing Judah say "God help me" calms my heart

[@Chilawboy]

මං මේ චිත්‍රපටයේ බලන්න ආසම දර්ශනය,අපට පිහිට අවශ්‍යම මොහොතේදී ජේසුස්වහන්සේ එනව.උන්වහන්සේට ප්‍රසංසා වේවා ..

[@ramananrs3856]

I have seen this great movie many times in theatres in Chennai, India. Perfect team work and Miklos Rozsa's mesmerizing music supported a lot in all the emotions in this film. No other ideas will be suitable for this scene bcas if the director shown the face of Jesus Christ, then it will be a face of an actor only..so it's a brilliant approach by the great director William Wyler. The best classic of all time portraying all various emotions of human being. Especially I cried silently with tears in eyes when seeing the scene - the first word BenHur's mother asking his lover about him (when he hide himself behind the rock) and the reaction of Charlton Heston just bowing his head with tears...simply superb ..mom and son affection..no word can express this. God bless all.

[@knightmare1047]

Jesus Christ, a Lion and a Lamb, Majestic and Powerful yet Humble and Gentle!!!

[@knightmare1047]

@n/a so is christ as the lion of the tribe of Judah

[@knightmare1047]

@n/a pride is a group of lions, not the same as the sin, just like a murder of crows, is not the same as murder.

[@knightmare1047]

@n/a and satan is also compared to a serpent, and dragon, so what's your point?

[@knightmare1047]

@n/a so what about the serpent and dragon?

[@knightmare1047]

@n/a its literally in the bible, if others use it out of context, that's on them.

[@christisking1316]

But whoever drinks of the water that I will give him shall never thirst; but the water that I will give him will become in him a well of water springing up to eternal life. John 4:14

[@TDI_CharlieBrown]

The emotions from the soldier alone communicated so much more in one minute than most actors can communicate with a five minute dialogue. @1:41 Surprise/Shock @1:48 Guilt @1:55 Confusion @2:04 Shame