Results: Beloved actors of yesteryear. Charlton Heston!
Published on 08/10/2023
With a career spanning 60 years, there aren't many movie lovers out there that don't know the name Charlton Heston. From playing Biblical giants to being a post-apocalyptic hero, Heston has always been a larger then life big screen presence. Winner of an Oscar for Ben-Hur, a MTV Movie Award for Best Cameo (Planet of the Apes Tim Burton version) and a Razzy for the same role. Which movies have you seen and love?
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1956. The Ten Commandments. The epic tale directed by Cecil B. Demille told the story of Moses, born to slaves, raised as a future Pharaoh of Egypt only to discover his true identity and destiny to free his people from the life of slavery that he once ruled over. This plays ever year on tv. Have you seen it? Do you love it?
Seen it. It is a beloved classic.
51%
1118 votes
Seen it. Too preachy.
15%
340 votes
Haven't seen it. Somehow I have avoided it?
20%
442 votes
Haven't seen it. I would rather read The Bible.
14%
300 votes
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1959. Ben-Hur. I grew up thinking that Ben-Hur was a real person. Heston plays the title character that was apparently a remake of a silent film and adapted from a novel from 1880 called Ben-Hur. A Tale of the Christ. This was Heston's only Oscar for acting, but he did win another for his humanitarian work. Have you seen this epic? Did you enjoy it?
Seen it. It is of course a classic.
47%
1043 votes
Seen it. I couldn't get past the lepers.
8%
181 votes
Haven't seen it. I might watch it or check out the more recent remake.
18%
402 votes
Haven't seen it. I doubt i will ever check out a movie that is 62 years old.
26%
574 votes
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1971. The Omega Man. At this point Heston had already done 2 Ape movies and his status as a great actor was kind of waning and he was becoming almost a parody of himself. I for one loved this movie and Heston is a legend in my eyes. It is based on the 1954 novel I am Legend.
Seen it. Campy but I love it.
16%
362 votes
Seen it. Give me the Will Smith version.
6%
132 votes
Haven't seen it. Might give it a watch.
37%
804 votes
Haven't seen it. Don't think i will. Have seen to many parodies of it like in The Simpsons Halloween episode to think it would be anything but ridiculous.
41%
902 votes
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1973. Soylent Green. Chuck Heston rocking a scarf and what looks like a Civil War era cap on a quest to find the secret of Soylent Green...Spoilers.....now is your chance to look away.....Soylent Green is people!!! Another fun one for me. How about you? Did you see it and love it?
Seen it. I love it as well.
23%
498 votes
Seen it. Too topical.
10%
224 votes
Haven't seen it. I think I may watch it some day, spoilers or no.
30%
658 votes
Haven't seen it. Too cannibalistic for my taste.
37%
820 votes
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1994. True LIes. Most of his later roles were cameos, small roles or narration in things like Wayne's World 2, Armageddon, Disney's Hercules. He plays kind of a Nick Fury type character, boss to Arnold Brownswaggers secret agent role. This is one of my favorite Arnold movies. Have you seen it? Is it a favorite?
Seen it. Arnold makes a believable secret agent.
36%
785 votes
Seen it. Not one of Arnolds best for me.
16%
354 votes
Haven't seen it. Maybe after going through Arnolds vast catalogue i might put this on.
19%
414 votes
Haven't seen it. I thought True Lies are what he told about his affair and love child?
29%
647 votes
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