Ben-Hur

Ben-Hur (1959)

5 mistakes since 19 Mar '24, 04:44

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Visible crew/equipment: During the chariot race, just as Judah (stunt double) flips over in his chariot in the wide shot, a low angle camera is visible on the track under a canopy, at the right side of the screen.

Super Grover

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Continuity mistake: During the chariot race, Judah's chariot has a decorative front metal rail, and in some shots there is a plump curved cushion attached to the rail, on its inner side. It repeatedly disappears and reappears throughout the scene.

Super Grover

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Continuity mistake: During the race, dolphin sculptures are tipped down to count the laps. Right after the third dolphin is lowered, there's a shot from below a horse and one can see that the dolphin is raised again. (02:46:55)

Sacha

Revealing mistake: During the chariot race, when they're about to make a left turn around a corner, the people wave their arms. Right when they're making the turn, the arms move awkwardly fast, revealing the scene was speeded-up. (02:48:37)

Sacha

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.

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Trivia: The spectator crowd in the chariot race scene was partially made up of small wood models.

Dr Wilson

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