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"Lawrence of Arabia" is a 1962 film directed by David Lean that tells the story of T.E. Lawrence, a British military officer who played a key role in Arab revolt during World War I. The film is considered one of cinema's greatest achievements, notable for its epic scope, cinematography, and influence on how historical dramas are made.
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8.0During World War I, English officer Thomas Edward 'T.E.' Lawrence sets out to unite and lead the diverse, often warring, Arab tribes to fight the Turks.
Released: 1962-12-11228 minDir: David LeanAdventure, History, WarBudget: $15.0MBox office: $70.0M
Cast
- Peter O'Toole as T.E. Lawrence
- Alec Guinness as Prince Feisal
- Omar Sharif as Sherif Ali
- Anthony Quinn as Auda abu Tayi
- Jack Hawkins as General Allenby
- José Ferrer as Turkish Bey
Themes
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Lawrence of Arabia is a 1962 epic biographical drama film directed by David Lean and produced by Sam Spiegel through the latter's British company Horizon Pictures and distributed by Columbia Pictures. It is based on the life of T. E. Lawrence and his 1926 book Seven Pillars of Wisdom (also known as Revolt in the Desert). Lawrence of Arabia introduces Peter O'Toole as Lawrence, with Alec Guinness playing Prince Faisal. It also stars Jack Hawkins, Anthony Quinn, Omar Sharif, Anthony Quayle, Claude Rains, Jose Ferrer and Arthur Kennedy. The screenplay was written by Robert Bolt and Michael Wilson.
Lawrence of Arabia depicts Lawrence's experiences in the Ottoman provinces of Hejaz and Syria during the First World War, in particular his attacks on Aqaba and Damascus and his involvement in the Arab National Council. Its themes include Lawrence's emotional struggles with the violence inherent in war, his identity, and his divided allegiance between Britain and his new-found comrades within the Arabian desert tribes.