93K views · 6.1K reactions | The post-apocalyptic classic THE OMEGA MAN challenged convention by casting Rosalind Cash as the other central surviving human alongside Charlton Heston, starring as romantic leads. They share one of the earliest interracial kisses in a major Hollywood motion picture. | Turner Classic Movies: TCM | Facebook

Charlton Heston in William Wyler’s epic historical drama, BEN-HUR (‘59). #LetsMovie | Turner Classic Movies: TCM

Achieving global fame, Charlton Heston had a controversial life that ended in an unfortunate way. With a life full of comings and goings, his political life marked the public’s perception of him, because his popularity quickly plummeted after he got involved in a controversial organization. With a disturbing video he announced the end of his life, which was due to an illness that would leave him unrecognizable, even for his family. | Golden Years