lawrence of arabia (1962)
The 1962 epic Lawrence of Arabia is a historical movie based on the life of a real-life British officer who played a key role in the Arab Revolt against the Ottoman Empire during World War I. Starring Peter O'Toole, Alec Guinness, and Anthony Quinn, the Oscar-winning film displays the man's disillusionment with war and its politics.
Lawrence of Arabia
- Director
- David Lean
- Release Date
- December 11, 1962
- Studio(s)
- Columbia Pictures
- Distributor(s)
- Columbia Pictures
- Cast
- Alec Guinness , Omar Sharif , Peter O'Toole , Jack Hawkins , Anthony Quinn
- Writers
- Robert Bolt , Michael Wilson
- Runtime
- 228 minutes
- Budget
- $15 million
Summary
The 1962 epic Lawrence of Arabia is a historical movie based on the life of a real-life British officer who played a key role in the Arab Revolt against the Ottoman Empire during World War I. Starring Peter O'Toole, Alec Guinness, and Anthony Quinn, the Oscar-winning film displays the man's disillusionment with war and its politics.
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