Ben-Hur | Macedonian Pirates Attack the Roman Fleet | Warner Classics

[@SBaby]

Anybody that's never seen Ben-Hur, I strongly recommend it. This movie is legendary.

[@paulcolburn3855]

When Alexander was alive the Macedonians ruled the known world. 350 years later (and poorer) those same Macedonians have turned to piracy of the Republic of Rome to survive. My oh my.

[@SBaby]

@@HoolyDooly-si2zz Yeah, but they still won this battle.

Its terrible.

[@SBaby]

You have to see the original, not the remake.

[@mannisalic2141]

You could learn a lot why?

[@turbofanlover]

I first saw this movie as a kid in the late 70s. I've been watching it over and over, ever since then. Never gets old. Amazing movie.

[@robdykes3659]

Yes,!! seen it a dozen times myself

[@archclement2902]

Me three. Saw it in the late 70s also. The sea fight was my favorite part.

[@robdykes3659]

@@archclement2902 have it on video cassette, put it on at least once a year, I,m mean why wouldn't you, non- woke, non PC bullshit ,film making at it,s best

[@stevek8829]

It was something on the giant screens they had before theaters went multi screen.

[@peterlejon2168]

The chariot race. All done by stuntmen without cgi. Very impressive

[@joshuapopoff9225]

Has never aged. Just gets better. Not a CGI anywhere!!!

[@whiskeytango9769]

No C's to make the G.

[@diomedesx2535]

I saw this when I was about 9 years old. My buddy and I were so inspired by this scene that when we went to summer camp, we turned our canoe into a warship and shouted RAMMING SPEED as we plowed into other camper's canoes.....we were subsequently banned from canoes for the rest of camp, haha

[@fxbakizinhotv5246]

😂😂😂😂 amazing

[@garymcaleer6112]

Superb excerpt from the film. Those epic films of those days had an "INTERMISSION" where you'd get up from the theater seat and go to the restroom and get more popcorn and snacks. I'd forgotten how long it lasted...about 20 minutes.

[@PeterM8987]

I remember the intermissions.

[@jacekwidor3306]

Popcorn is for idiots.

[@anthonysenatore586]

@@PeterM8987me too!

[@muralik1954]

Charlton Heston.. what an actor ❤

[@stuartofblyth]

Also Jack Hawkins - a Brit cinematic great.

[@sammywestenberger9303]

Judah: Nice 👍 To Meet You.

[@mulapare2593]

Yes...in Waterloo 1970, as general Picton.

[@RoundingThirdBase-mz2mf]

I always thought he was a bit of an over actor.

[@viz12345]

Charlton Chest_on

[@Falconlibrary]

I had the privilege to see a revival of Ben Hur and Spartacus on the big screen as a double feature. If I ever win the lottery, I'm opening my own movie theater where I can play the classics like this on the big screen, where they were meant to be seen. And Charlton Heston, well, that man is a legend.

[@manweller1]

That is an excellent idea I wish you all the best 👍🏽

[@brucejoray4124]

I would buy a few tickets!

[@pp312]

A double feature? I hope you took a tent and a picnic basket with you--with Intermission that's nearly 7 hours of film.

[@irawest7666]

One of the best movies EVER made, and the special effects hold up to this day. Spectacular!!!

[@zemo2916]

No they look white but the movie is still good.

[@davidreyna7712]

Still blows me away that this fantastic movie was made 66 years ago. Wow.

[@clarkbowen9882]

My Grandmother took me to see this Epic as a child. I was blown away . Great everything, casting, crew, cino, action, dialogue, script. This movie made me want to go to Hollywood and work on movies. Reality, I worked on ships, as an electrician for 25 years. It's all good.

[@waltonsellers6941]

Heston is without doubt one of the ten greatest chacter actors of the 20th century, Yhanks for showcasing one of his best fiolm clips!!!

[@alf-thorstenhausmann4672]

A timeless classic. The remake proves that this film cannot be surpassed.

[@captpicard100]

Battle speed Attack speed Ramming speed Chariot race is still the greatest ever action sequence ever seen in a movie.

[@Lord_of_The_World]

Will never see sets like this built ever again.

[@TheGregiss]

My dad showed me this movie when I was five. This scene had such a strong influence on my life and my interest in history, it's hard to put it into words the impact that it had.

[@sarbaazchabahar]

Mr. Heston had a natural and a strong presence. R.I.P✌️🩵👍

[@rixxy9204]

One of the best movies of all time.

[@rhyancoleman6462]

This is filmmaking at its peak.

[@langelot73]

Film music as its peak, too.

[@juangamundi3050]

Yeap the best. I remember well at a matinee Sunday morning at the theater 🎭

[@sammywestenberger9303]

Judah Ben HUR: Amen 🙏

[@marthacanady9441]

Absolutely agree. Magnificent movie.

[@markfortin3502]

Still my favorite movie of all time....the epic theme, the adventure, the central figure of Christ and forgiveness over revenge. Great stuff

[@briancuthbert4508]

The bit near the end when he sees his mother and sister on the stairs !! That always makes me cry🥲

[@sephardishalom2693]

Amazing actors they don't make them like them anymore.

[@DavidOrtiz-x2p]

Who makes them?

[@paulronco9709]

So enjoyable to see another clip of this absolute classic, thank you.

[@sammywestenberger9303]

You’re welcome ☺️

[@jamesrippy1161]

All time classic movie, there are very few movies that have come out in the last 30 years that can even be compared to it. They are few and far between and it’s usually just the great ones that can stand side-by-side in the pantheon of greatest movies of all time alongside this masterpiece.

[@Captain-Nostromo]

There is one. Barry Lyndon

[@emiliokcalvillo]

Row well and Live 41. Great movie with great director and actors. The stuntman deserve awards as well.

[@pp312]

Two of the extras here were amputees, one missing a hand, the other a foot.

[@emiliokcalvillo]

Movie where the actors earned their money in sweat and pulled muscles they recieved

[@station_18327]

I have said it before and I'll say it again, "If you love the movie, read the book!" It's a 19th century publication by Lew Wallace and it's free from many places on the Internet. It was a most popular book back then and it still influenced our society in subtle ways. It's well worth your time.

[@markfortin3502]

crazy that it was written by Civil War General Lew Wallace who served under Gen. Grant at Shiloh

[@station_18327]

@@markfortin3502 Despite the fact that he wrote one of the most impactful stories of the 19th century, he spent his post-Civil War life trying to clear his name of an error that he did not commit.

[@lomax343]

@@station_18327 Yes and no. There was confusion over which road Wallace was leading his division down - Wallace and Grant both deserve some blame for this: Grant probably slightly more. When Grant worked out where Wallace was he rejected Wallace's suggestion that he attack from where he was. This would've been into Johnston's flank and rear. This was a clear error by Grant, which was why he was keen to pass blame onto Wallace. When Wallace was ordered to retrace his steps, however, instead of simply ordering his division to about turn, he insisted that they should maintain the same order of march, and wheeled his entire column, having the head march back past the rear whilst the latter simply stood there. This was undoubtedly Wallace's error and delayed his return to the battlefield until it was too late to fire a shot on the first day of the battle. Having said that, the early years of the American Civil saw a catalogue of errors on both sides. If Johnston hadn't been killed there would've been some harsh questions about his handling of the battle. This is unsurprising, as everyone was essentially learning on the job. Even men who'd been in the army twenty years found themselves commanding bodies of troops many times larger than they were used to dealing with.

[@Vmedicinal]

Timeless classic. Moving and powerful. One of the finest Hollywood ever made and ever will make.

[@wedgeantillies66]

A fabulously well made and show stopping magnificent battle scene of the highest quality.

[@williampoole1742]

I'll never forget how my young mind couldn't grasp the scope of this scene. To me, it felt like the entire universe was at war. Amazing.

[@jimmo42]

One of those movies that you can see over and over again, and enjoy it each time.

[@deadinside777]

Modern movies just lack this same level of tension and excitement.

[@bbenjoe]

One of the greatest films ever made.

[@carlospasillas3105]

This epic classic and David Lean's "Lawrence of Arabia" are timeless stories that can never be remade. The ultimates of cinematic art!

[@cathybrind2381]

In the interractions between Charlton Heston and Jack Hawkins you should keep your eye on Hawkins. an absolute class actor.

[@NostalgicGamerRickOShay]

Although a bit of a miscast in Land of the Pharaohs, he still does a good job.

[@JohnMinehan-f4y]

Great actor who had been a Wartime colonel in the British Army in WWII . . . .i

[@tenoregermania]

One of the best movies ever. Period.

[@thecowboy9698]

Back in a time when movies were more about the story than about the visual effects.

[@peace-yv4qd]

I saw this movie when it came out in 1959. Wonderful experience.

[@theimp5901]

I was 8 years old in1959 when I saw this movie and have loved it ever since. The chariot scene was unbelievable and took months to film and everything was real stunt guys. Stunning music by Miklos Rosza and terrific acting. The miniatures blew me away when I was 8 and they still look pretty good. But again, all the effects were mechanical.

[@MMCUSN]

Great production. Great script. Great performances. Great Direction. Never will we see the likes again. Modern cinema is crap.

[@funnelwebspider9078]

Fantastic movie in every way. One of my favourites

[@Conan3145]

Raming speed! A classic movie 👍

[@CeeLiberty]

Wow....Heston was gorgeous!!!♥

[@KennethFord-y7c]

Heston was a physical god back than!

[@dariushnicknam]

One of the my favourite movies ❤❤❤❤👏👏👏

[@MiroslavGligoric-d2n]

This old movies are amazing, no sexual perversion, no bad language.

[@johncater7861]

Well, to be true, I'll bet there was quite a bit of bad language and perversion on those ships.

[@MiroslavGligoric-d2n]

@Historically sure, but I meant to the movie itself.

[@jdgidehaz5333]

There was though a strong flavor of homosexuality brought by one writer of the scenario, Gore Vidal. But it was not what you meant by "sexual perversion", I assume.

[@gorankatic40000bc]

​@@MiroslavGligoric-d2n violence is then a "perversion" too. Swearing, nudeness and profanity are deemed "rude" and "perverse", yet depictions of killings aren't. We are carefully throughout millenniums attuned to cut all the anarchic liberty swearing and sexuality provide to the individual (the only liberties it has) in order to be better controlled via our rulers who represent death, negation, annihilation, control, massive sheep heard movements done via sweep of their hands.

[@Mrree250]

Roman graffiti was famous for dongs and profanity

[@dinovelt2155]

Timeless, a beautiful movie.

[@martinchamberlain542]

My Dad took me to see this when it first came out , in 1959, I think, I was ten. It left a very deep and lasting impression on me.

[@lizardkingwalking]

"Joey...do you like movies about gladiators?" Yes, I do!

[@philiptownsend3622]

Didn't a pilot ask that question? Perhaps that should read a "Pilate".

[@bobjordan5231]

Who is your driver? Well, the prince of Hur... Judah Ben Hur... Bests movie ever!

[@MrPatrickworthington]

I always found it interesting that when the Romans found out who the driver was none of them wanted to bet. Except for Messala and he was tricked into betting.

[@russm535il]

Jack Warner must of been the happiest guy in Hollywood! What a character he was !!

[@howardsprague5146]

Perfect film with a perfect cast and direction. I also had childhood crush on Judah’s sad-eyed beautiful sister, Tirzah, and still do today at age 65. Tirzah was played by the late Kathy O’Donell, who sadly passed away at age 46…..

[@timorean320]

1 of the top 5 movies of all time in my book

[@alejandrocaballero6466]

Very good movie one of my favorites a classic l never get tire of watched rip the great charlton heston and another great actor Jack hawkins

[@jameskirchner2655]

I'm 70years old and saw this in the late 50s and early 60s 👍💯

[@caspertoo]

Sight classic movie. I made a joke the other day referencing "the 5th element" and out of 4 under 30 year olds, none of them had seen it. Man i'm feeling old.

[@rubiks6]

A truly magnificent movie.

[@Deejee1010]

We watched this movie every year on Good Friday.

[@zhongwa]

Nice use of miniatures. Those galleys looked realistic.

[@bradleydavies4781]

Yes Ramming speed .

[@田嶋真穂]

すばらしい映像です監督さんを初めすべての制作にかかわったひとうまにもかんしゃします❤

[@robbey300]

My favourite movie ever and a story that should be told! I have the 50 year DVD and it’s precious in my movie collection along with Spartacus!

[@corterri]

This is from 1959??? Jesus, this looks really good.

[@Warped9]

This is a seriously badass film. Love it!

[@anabolic_red]

This was unbelievably well done for it's time.

[@albertovillamarin6947]

Una joya del cine clásico 🎞️🎥

[@TheUngratefulJester7277]

"I wish for you the courage to be unpopular. Popularity is history's pocket change. Courage is history's true currency." - Charlton Heston.

[@RoundingThirdBase-mz2mf]

Never read that before. Movie line or actual quote?

[@TheUngratefulJester7277]

@@RoundingThirdBase-mz2mf an actual quote.

[@TheNorthman1957]

Excellent Restore !

[@Luisaused]

One of the best movies of all times. Charriot scene anb naval battle are amazing.

[@harryscott9533]

Excellent movie 🎬 🤓🙋‍♂️❤️👍

[@fettfan91]

Iconic battle scene!

[@kennethschweighardt4920]

Fantastic, I have never watched it fully through. Perhaps this year.

[@TheNorthman1957]

An EMPIRE THAT DID NOT HAVE TO WORRY ABOUT ANY NATION, BUT HAD TO TO WORRY ABOUT EVERY NATION. SOUNDS LIKE A NATION IN BETWEEN TO OCEANS THAT IS ON THE DECLINE !

[@Beehive66]

Really good ship models

[@matthewJC1990]

Chalton Heston was a an outstanding actor

[@mauricefaulkner455]

Entertainment at its very best in mine eyes the greatest movie of all time

[@LarsDcCase]

This a great classic movie.

[@Captain-Nostromo]

This is a fantastic film, another fantastic film are Barry Lyndon by Stanley Kubrick. Two of my favorites. Not many can touch that 😎

[@kevinwilliams8784]

Same for Kubrick's Spartacus and Paths Of Glory

[@Hilarto]

It's an amazing film with an epic soundtrack ❤

[@PamelaEdwards-x3q]

Me too my late husband favourite film an absolute classic little wonder it won 11 Oscars and one for a welsh man - brilliant

[@TheDanGore]

Bring it to 4k UHD on Physical Media. We need this.

[@npxmnpxm]

I knew we weren't the first, and I hope we weren't the last, but my college crew team got a lot of mileage out of lines from this movie. "Row well and live!"

[@paulbale3872]

Bought tickets when they announced it was opening in London and told my dad he was taking me as I was only 10. Have seen it so many times since. The remake was a disaster. This 1959 version is wonderful.

[@neil999ish]

Aren't all remakes of the classic movies a disaster?

[@doomedrpgproject4473]

​@@neil999ish Not in this case, because the 1950s film is itself a remake of the 1920s silent film adaptation.

[@neil999ish]

​@@doomedrpgproject4473Should have said 'Modern remakes'. Lol.

[@hbh19hs29]

modern Movies cannot compare to Movies like these real Actors.

[@martialcamara4119]

Assisti esse filme em 1960, com meu pai e meu irmão, memorável!

[@FilmbuffWSussex]

Superb action sequence…

[@russm535il]

Amazing film 😊🍾🍾🍾🍾🍾👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@RememberNineEleven]

The days of realistic miniatures, glorious 70mm Technicolor and huge cinema screens - not like these shoe box cinema screens of today.

[@Litzen2k]

Saw this movie on the flight between Heathrow - LAX, damn good movie and its never gets old.

[@duncancurtis5108]

I was reminded of it during Gladiator 2. Ramming speed!

[@dragond9751]

It is doubtful that such spacious captain's cabins could have been on warships of that era

[@Kodos13]

"Counsel! Enemy sighted!" "Signal the fleet... PREPARE FOR BATTLE."

[@carlosfreitas1722]

One of my personal top 10

[@n2skcmo]

Love Heston. Watch Will Penny regularly, one of the best westerns IMO.

[@pierremenard868]

Brilliant script and acting.

[@wendyboyd6196]

I like the staging of the trireme oars and rowers. Far better than the ergonomically impossible rows of cartoon benches with the rowers sitting side by side in a flat line as is so often depicted elsewhere.

[@AlessioRomaMusic]

Legendary 🎬✨️

[@Carlschwamberger1]

Have to see this on the big screen to appreciate the battle scene

[@williampaz2092]

Though the Romans called them pirates I doubt these were really pirates. Pirates don’t sail in fleets and certainly do not engage in naval warfare. There is simply no profit to be made in battles. A pirate’s forte would be in seizing merchant ships or three or four pirate ships raiding a coastal port or town. But to put to sea in a fleet and hunt down a Roman Fleet and purposely turn towards them and engage? That is the hallmark of a military power. These are either Macedonian or Egyptian Ships. Or perhaps a fleet from a Hellenistic Kingdom like the Seleucid Empire or a Maritime Power like Rhodes.

[@rcnelson]

You are right. Pirates didn't fight pitched, mass battles.

[@samspade2657]

They were Illyrians.

[@spirosleon1]

@@samspade2657 HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA WHAT A CLOWN

[@spirosleon1]

Greek or Egyptian ships (Makedonians=Greeks)

[@nicolafiliber3062]

You are completely wrong. Pirates in those days sailed in huge fleets and lived of blocking ports and taking tribute from coastal cities. They were so strong, that it took creating several navies to wipe them out. They also raided certain coastal areas. Pirates were a serious force and comprised not only runaway slaves, but also military deserters, they were well organised. Romans had to undertake very serious effort to suppress piracy in Mediterranean

[@DangerDave-e7u]

Ramming speed!

[@rcnelson]

A great command when doing canoe battles on the lake as a kid. Them was the days.

[@paulmicelli5819]

Remember seeing this when it first came out.

[@Chrissz2202]

Even the Ben hur remake is pretty good

[@pp312]

Er...no.

[@MerchantIvoryfilms]

Tied for the most Oscar wins with TITANIC and LOTR

[@easwaransanthakumar297]

Thankfully there was no CGI at that time