Ben-Hur (1959)

Set in AD 26, the classic film Ben-Hur (1959) stars Charlton Heston as the titular rebellious Jewish nobleman who goes on a heroic odyssey that pits him against his childhood friend Messala (Stephen Boyd). After several years away from Jerusalem, Messala returns as a Roman leader that believes in Rome and its imperial power, which is directly opposed to Ben-Hur’s faith and beliefs in the freedom of the Jews. When a tragic accident involving a dislodged roofing tile leads to the iron-fisted leader’s untimely death, Ben-Hur and his family are arrested and enslaves, leading to Ben-Hur to swear vengeance against his captors. Your private parts will be swelling when you see Charlton Heston in his shirtless, sweaty, and sultry prime. Now that’s a body that will have your hand Ro-man!