The iconic chariot race in William Wyler's BEN-HUR ('59) took 10 weeks to shoot and was coordinated by Yakima Canutt. It has influenced filmmakers to this day including George Lucas who said this scene inspired the pod race sequence in THE PHANTOM MENACE ('99). #31DaysofOscar | Turner Classic Movies: TCM

In celebration of the 60th anniversary of 'Ben-Hur,' we take a look back at this legendary film, winner of 11 Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Lead Actor. | IMDb