
The Pillars of the Earth(2010)
A sweeping epic of good and evil, treachery and intrigue, violence and beauty, a sensuous, spirited story set against a backdrop of war, religious strife and power struggles in 12th Century England.


The struggle between the Roman Empire and its rebellious conquest Judaea, and two best friends caught in a terrible moment in history.

Joseph Morgan
Judah Ben-Hur

Stephen Campbell Moore
Messala

Kristin Kreuk
Tirzah

Emily VanCamp
Esther

Alex Kingston
Ruth

Art Malik
Ilderim

Hugh Bonneville
Pilate

Lucía Jiménez
Athene

James Faulkner
Marcellus

Michael Nardone
Hortator
Ben Hur is a drama series that first aired in 2010 exploring themes of roman empire, jerusalem, religion, miniseries, historical fiction, historical drama. it stars Joseph Morgan, Stephen Campbell Moore, Kristin Kreuk. The struggle between the Roman Empire and its rebellious conquest Judaea, and two best friends caught in a terrible moment in history.
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