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Lawrence of Arabia (1962)

PG · 1962-12-11 · 3h 48m · EN
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A mighty motion picture of action and adventure!

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.

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David LeanDirector
Budget
$15M
Box office
$70M

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Peter O'ToolePeter O'TooleT.E. LawrenceOmar SharifOmar SharifSherif AliAlec GuinnessAlec GuinnessPrince FeisalJack HawkinsJack HawkinsGeneral AllenbyAnthony QuinnAnthony QuinnAuda abu TayiJosé FerrerJosé FerrerTurkish BeyAnthony QuayleAnthony QuayleColonel Harry BrightonClaude RainsClaude RainsMr. DrydenArthur KennedyArthur KennedyJackson BentleyDonald WolfitDonald WolfitGeneral MurrayI.S. JoharI.S. JoharGasimGamil RatibGamil RatibMajid

Keywords

Based on a true storyWorld war iBritish armyJerusalem, israelDesertBritish empireCairoHistorical fictionGay interestHorseArabOttoman empireCamelArabianDamascusQuicksandBased on true storyGay subtext

Movie DNA

Genre affinityDrama · Adventure · WarTheme affinityBased On A True Story · World War I · British ArmyDialogue densityDramaPacingLongEmotional intensityWar · World War IDirector preference159946

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What is Lawrence of Arabia about?

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.

How long is Lawrence of Arabia?

Lawrence of Arabia has a runtime of 228 minutes.

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