Lawrence of Arabia

Lawrence of Arabia (1962)

PG
10/12/1962 (GB)
Adventure, History, War
3h 48m

Nothing is written.

Overview

The story of British officer T.E. Lawrence's mission to aid the Arab tribes in their revolt against the Ottoman Empire during the First World War. Lawrence becomes a flamboyant, messianic figure in the cause of Arab unity but his psychological instability threatens to undermine his achievements.

  • David LeanDirector
  • Michael WilsonScreenplay
  • Robert BoltScreenplay
  • Status

    Released

  • Original Language

    English

  • Budget

    $15,000,000

  • Revenue

    $69,995,385

Keywords

  • epic
  • cairo
  • world war i
  • arabian
  • horse
  • jerusalem
  • british army
  • british empire
  • damascus
  • camel
  • based on true story
  • historical fiction
  • quicksand
  • desert
  • arab
  • thoughtful
  • ottoman empire
  • provocative

Top Billed Cast

Peter O'Toole

Peter O'Toole

T.E. Lawrence

Alec Guinness

Alec Guinness

Prince Feisal

Omar Sharif

Omar Sharif

Sherif Ali

Anthony Quinn

Anthony Quinn

Auda abu Tayi

Jack Hawkins

Jack Hawkins

General Allenby

José Ferrer

José Ferrer

Turkish Bey

Anthony Quayle

Anthony Quayle

Colonel Harry Brighton

Claude Rains

Claude Rains

Mr. Dryden

Arthur Kennedy

Arthur Kennedy

Jackson Bentley

Donald Wolfit

Donald Wolfit

General Murray

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