20 Action movies that live up to the saying "old is gold"

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Cary Grant in North By Northwest| Image via Warner Bros. Pictures — Cary Grant in North By Northwest | Image via Warner Bros. Pictures

9) Ben-Hur (1959)

Charlton Heston in Ben-Hur | Image via Warner Bros. Pictures

William Wyler's epic historical drama Ben-Hur received a whopping 11 Academy Awards, a never-before-achieved feat. It stars Charlton Heston, playing Judah Ben-Hur, a Jewish prince out for revenge against his Roman friend turned nemesis. This film remains a perennial classic with its grandiose scope, unforgettable performances, and now-iconic chariot race scene.