1959’s Ben-Hur — which airs today on TCM at 6 a.m ... responsible for filming the re-takes of Ben-Hur‘s famous chariot race. Speaking of the famous chariot race — though the action ...

This 1959 version of Lew ... of the film's 212 minutes is its now-legendary chariot race, staged largely by stunt expert Yakima Canutt. Ben-Hur's Oscar haul included Best Picture, Best Director ...

But perhaps most impressive is its iconic chariot race, which ranks as one of the greatest action sequences ever filmed.

Charlton Heston's stuntman on the Ben Hur chariot raceCharlton Heston's stuntman on the Ben Hur chariot race ...