Awards and nominations of Ben-Hur 1959

Best Motion Picture of the Year

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Best Achievement in Directing

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Best Achievement in Visual Effects

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Best Achievement in Visual Effects

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Best Achievement in Costume Design

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Best Achievement in Film Editing

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Best Achievement in Production Design

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Best Achievement in Production Design

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Best Achievement in Cinematography

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Best Sound

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Best Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures (Original Score)

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Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role

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Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role

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Best Adapted Screenplay

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Best Motion Picture - Drama

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Best Director

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Best Actor in a Supporting Role - Motion Picture

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Special Award

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Best Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama

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Best Film from any Source

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