Continuity mistake: The chariot race begins with 9 chariots. During the race, 6 of them crash (including Messala's), but after Judah crosses the finish line, we see there are still 3 chariots behind him, making a total of 10.
Ben-Hur (1959)
1 mistake since 22 Nov '24, 09:18
Directed by: William Wyler
Starring: Charlton Heston, Jack Hawkins, Stephen Boyd, Haya Harareet
Quintus Arrius: Now listen to me, all of you. You are all condemned men. We keep you alive to serve this ship. So row well, and live.
Trivia: The 'Greek chariot' Mesalla uses in the race is based on the Persian scythed chariots which Darius III attempted to use against Alexander the Great's troops at the battle of Gaugamela, though with only insignificant success.
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