Lawrence of Arabia

1962 · Directed by David Lean

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.

adventure drama war

Cast: Alec Guinness, Anthony Quinn, Omar Sharif, Peter O'Toole, Arthur Kennedy, Jack Hawkins, José Ferrer, Claude Rains, Norman Rossington, Anthony Quayle

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