Top cast:Anya Taylor-Joy,Ralph Ineson,Kate Dickie
Director:Theodore Melfi
Genre:Western
Region:Qatar
Year:2007
Storyline:The mature biopic wasn""t censored due to the fact that it was released just before the Hays Code fully went into effect: The film also featured extravagant sets and von Sternberg""s trademark stylization, as well as great performances.Arrius tells Ben-Hur: "In his eagerness o save you, your God has also saved the Roman fleet." Arrius offers Judah the first drink from a cup of water.Passing by an opening in the deck, Judah looks down and is reminded of his past - he sees he galley slaves rowing in the darkness below." The film ended with he robotic alien visitor""s resurrection and a dire proclamation o Earthlings - a warning that received no proactive response from the ruling authorities.SWAT teams and police assembled (Billy had over-orchestrated "Operation Truck Siege") as the truck was opened in the secured area, and found to be empty.With a production budget of $4 million, and grossing only $101K (domestic) and $143K (worldwide).The film was a major box-office flop.Although it was screened at various film festivals in 2009, it wasn""t released theatrically (on a limited basis) - and on pay-per-view and DVD - until the next year.