Charlton Heston

It's the first century A.D., and following a tragic accident Hebrew prince Judah Ben-Hur is enslaved by the Romans. As a captive nation begins to revolt against an oppressive Empire and Ben-Hur attempts to find his way back home, his love for a beautiful slave girl is tested by sea and by land in this epic tale of faith and redemption that is sure to capture the imagination of children and adults alike.

After the murder of her lover Caesar, Egypt's queen Cleopatra needs a new ally. She seduces his probable successor Mark Antony. This develops into real love and slowly leads to a war with the other possible successor: Octavius.

There are many heroes in the Old Testament. Some are great warriors. But others are men of quiet faith--men who display their courage not on the battle field, but simply by refusing to disobey God. Daniel is such a man. His story has been brought to life in a beautifully animated film that will appeal to your entire family. Daniel and the Lion's Den is one of the twelve programs in the Greatest Heroes and Legends of the Bible series.

An airliner full of people, a bomb hidden somewhere on board, a hijacker suffering from Post Traumatic Stress-and a country poised to shoot down the aircraft that's been Skyjacked! Academy Award winner Charlton Heston (Ben-Hur, The Ten Commandments) stars as the pilot trying to keep his passengers alive as the danger steadily increases, and James Brolin ("Hotel," "The Reagans") stars as the war hero psychologically damaged by Viet Nam who may be responsible...

Hollywood legend Charlton Heston stars as Will Penny, an aging cowboy on a hard-luck streak. He's out of work, out of money, and staked out to die in the desert by a gang of ruthless outlaws. Moments before death, Will is taken in by a beautiful young woman named Catherine (Joan Hackett), who is heading west with her young son to join her husband. As Catherine nurses Will back to health, he catches a glimpse of a lifestyle he's never known. Suddenly,...

Apache brave Toriano has returned to his people after schooling in the Eastern U.S. "He comes in peace," say cavalry officers and townsfolk. "He comes for war," says cavalry scout Ed Bannon. Raised by Apaches, Bannon knows the prophecies about a warrior who will come from the East to lead the tribe in battle. But by the time he convinces anyone of the danger, it may be too late. Charlton Heston (as Bannon) and Jack Palance (as Toriano) square off...

A dazzling spectacle of life behind the scenes with Ringling Bros.-Barnum and Bailey Circus. Celebrating the extravagant three-ring circus, this classic film from Cecil B. DeMille depicts the passionate scenes of love and jealousy behind the greatest show on Earth. Winner of Best Picture and Best Writing, Motion Picture Story at the **Academy Awards**. Winner of Best Motion Picture - Drama, Best Director, and Best Cinematography - Color at the **Golden...

In 1982 Peter Brosnan heard a story about an ancient Egyptian City buried in California. For thirty years he has been fighting to dig it up. In 2012, with funding from an independent "angel," an archaeological excavation of the site finally took place. Because the filmmakers began their work in the 1980's, they were able to capture interviews with many of the people - actors, writers, chariot drivers and extras - who worked with DeMille in 1923. They...

New Orleans is the target for the final thrust of the British in the War of 1812. General Andrew Jackson's (Charlton Heston) dependence on the help of pirate king Jean Lafitte (Yul Brynner) to repel the British is complicated by the Governor's daughter. This spectacular production supervised by Cecil B. DeMille, tells in sweeping action the little-known story of how a pirate turned the tide in America's favor in the War of 1812. Nominated for Best...