He played king and slave, hero and villain, and was renowned for the heroic figures he played during his early years in Hollywood: Moses, Ben-Hur, El Cid and Michelangelo. In a wide range of roles, from classical to futuristic, he showed himself to be the consummate actor. Here, in his own words, is Charlton Heston's life and career. Clips include scenes from The Greatest Show on Earth, The Ten Commandments, The Big Country, Ben-Hur, Will Penny, Soylent Green, and Planet of the Apes.