Lawrence Of Arabia (1962)

Description

One of the screen's grandest epics, this monumental story recounts the true life experiences of T.E. Lawrence, better known to the world as Lawrence of Arabia. A young, idealistic British officer in WWI, Lawrence is assigned to the camp of Prince Feisal, an Arab tribal chieftain and leader in a revolt against the Turks. In a series of brilliant tactical manoeuvres, Lawrence leads fifty of Feisal's men in a tortured three week crossing of the Nefud Desert to attack the strategic Turkish held port of Aqaba. And following his successful raids against Turkish troops and trains, Lawrence’s triumphant leadership and unyielding courage gain him nearly god-like status among his Arab brothers.

Winner of seven Academy Awards and with Oscar-cinematography, magnificent locations, Maurice Jarre’s famed score, and a screenplay based on Lawrence’s own writings, David Lean’s Lawrence Of Arabia is a masterpiece.

Cast

Peter O’Toole, Alec Guinness, Anthony Quinn

Crew

Director: David Lean