Lawrence of Arabia
– The story of British officer T.E. Lawrence's mission to aid the Arab tribes in their revolt against ..
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.
11 Dec 1962
English, Arabic, Turkish
David Lean
T.E. Lawrence (writings), Robert Bolt (screenplay), Michael Wilson (screenplay)
Peter O'Toole, Alec Guinness, Anthony Quinn, Jack Hawkins
Due to his knowledge of the native Bedouin tribes, British Lieutenant T.E. Lawrence is sent to Arabia to find Prince Faisal and serve as a liaison between the Arabs and the British in their fight against the Turks. With the aid of native Sherif Ali, Lawrence rebels against the orders of his superior officer and strikes out on a daring camel journey across the harsh desert to attack a well-guarded Turkish port.
Won 7 Oscars. Another 23 wins & 14 nominations.
Columbia Pictures