Renowned 1959 Easter Classic Swept the
Academy Awards 66 Years Ago Today
Posted By: NorthernDog, 4/5/2026 2:02:47 PM
It’s been exactly 66 years since Ben-Hur made movie history. On this day in 1960, the epic historical drama took home a record 11 awards at the Academy Awards, becoming the first film in history to do so at the time. Directed by William Wyler and starring Charlton Heston, Ben-Hur (1959) is a renowned Easter classic, airing each year during Christian Holy Week each year—but in addition to it’s religious significance, the film is also regarded as masterful piece of cinema. After its release in November 1959, Ben-Hur amassed a whopping 12 Oscar nominations, 11 of which it would end
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Ben-Hur is one of the greatest movies of all time. Pretty much every scene is a masterpiece.