Lawrence of ArabiaPG

Directed by David Lean | UK | 1962 | 3h 48m | Starring Peter O’Toole, Alec Guinness, Omar Sharif, Anthony Quinn, Jack Hawkins

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. Enriched by Maurice Jarre’s unforgettable score, a stellar cast, and breathtaking cinematography, David Lean’s Oscar-winning historical epic stands as one of the paramount achievements in cinematic history.

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Reviews

‘Sweeping, epic, majestic, awesome, sumptuous, you name the grandiose superlative and you’ll be right, with amazing performances and gorgeous visuals…’
★★★★★
Kim Newman, Empire Magazine

‘Grand in every sense, David Lean’s film is an example of an established director full of confidence and ambition.’
★★★★★
Martyn Glanville, BBC

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