The public in the race scene was partially made with little wood people.
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During the race Judah runs into the remains of another chariot and almost falls off the cart. You can see that the guy who is doing the handstand on the railing is a stuntman. See more...
Ben-Hur (1959) - 2 trivia entries
Directed by William Wyler, starring Charlton Heston, Jack Hawkins (add more)
The public in the race scene was partially made with little wood people.
The 'Greek chariot' Mesalla uses in the race is based on the Persian scythed chariots which Darius III attempted to use against Alexander the Great's troops at the battle of Gaugamela, though with only insignificant success.
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