Stephen Boydscreen performanceStephen Boyd plays Messala in Ben-Hur.
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Messala
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Messala in Ben-Hur (1959), played by Stephen Boyd.
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Film guide · 1 film · 1959Main sequence runtime: 3h 32m
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1959 · 3h 32m
Portrayed by Stephen Boyd · screen performanceStephen Boyd is credited as Messala in Ben-Hur (1959).
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Screen credits: Ben-Hur (1959) — Stephen Boyd as Messala.
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