Posted by Blinky the Shark on 04/17/06 06:53

Neredbojias wrote:

> To further the education of mankind, Blinky the Shark
> <no.spam@box.invalid> vouchsafed:
>
>> Neredbojias wrote:
>>
>>> I used to like the biblical/legend-type epics such as Ben-Hur, The Ten
>>
>> I've held Heston's Oscar statue for Ben-Hur in my hot little fins.
>>
>> I'm not awed by much, but that's a huge film/award.
>
> Wow, we're in the same sea on this one. I've thought about it much and
> would probably have to give "Ben-Hur" the nod for greatest movie ever.
>
> You could surely find several films that in separate categories may be
> superior, but as a whole, "Ben-Hur" is the best. I discovered and
> respected William Wyler after seeing it, who, incidentally, also directed
> "Wuthering Heights", another of my favorites.

And "The Best Years Of Our Lives".

He was *Assistant* Director on the original 1925 "Ben Hur", and,
uncredited, on the 1923 "Hunchback Of Notre Dame".

Three Oscars for Best Director.

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