There was so much for moviegoers to love about the biblical epic “Ben-Hur”: a riveting performance by Charlton Heston in his second major starring role. Hundreds of extras, elaborately clothed in hand ...
Eight chariots line up in a coliseum packed with screaming extras. Dust fills the air. Charlton Heston grips the reins as the race begins. And then—chaos. Wheels snap. Men fly. Horses skid at full ...