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Lawrence of Arabia

  • 19621962
  • ApprovedApproved
  • 3h 38m
IMDb RATING
8.3/10
289K
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Alec Guinness, Anthony Quinn, Peter O'Toole, José Ferrer, and Jack Hawkins in Lawrence of Arabia (1962)
The story of T.E. Lawrence, the English officer who successfully united and led the diverse, often warring, Arab tribes during World War I in order to fight the Turks.
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The story of T.E. Lawrence, the English officer who successfully united and led the diverse, often warring, Arab tribes during World War I in order to fight the Turks.The story of T.E. Lawrence, the English officer who successfully united and led the diverse, often warring, Arab tribes during World War I in order to fight the Turks.The story of T.E. Lawrence, the English officer who successfully united and led the diverse, often warring, Arab tribes during World War I in order to fight the Turks.
IMDb RATING
8.3/10
289K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
1,427
117
  • Director
    • David Lean
  • Writers
    • Robert Bolt(screenplay by)
    • Michael Wilson(screenplay by)
  • Stars
    • Peter O'Toole
    • Alec Guinness
    • Anthony Quinn
Top credits
  • Director
    • David Lean
  • Writers
    • Robert Bolt(screenplay by)
    • Michael Wilson(screenplay by)
  • Stars
    • Peter O'Toole
    • Alec Guinness
    • Anthony Quinn
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 744User reviews
    • 164Critic reviews
    • 100Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
  • Top rated movie #95
    • Won 7 Oscars
      • 31 wins & 15 nominations total

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    Lawrence of Arabia: 50th Anniversary Theatrical Re-Release
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    Lawrence of Arabia: [The 50th Anniversary Blu-Ray]
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    Peter O'Toole in Lawrence of Arabia (1962)
    Lawrence of Arabia (1962)
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    Anthony Quinn, Peter O'Toole, and Omar Sharif in Lawrence of Arabia (1962)
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    Peter O'Toole in Lawrence of Arabia (1962)
    Anthony Quinn, Peter O'Toole, and Omar Sharif in Lawrence of Arabia (1962)
    Peter O'Toole in Lawrence of Arabia (1962)
    Auda's Guards
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    Top cast

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    Peter O'Toole
    Peter O'Toole
    • Lawrenceas Lawrence
    Alec Guinness
    Alec Guinness
    • Prince Faisalas Prince Faisal
    Anthony Quinn
    Anthony Quinn
    • Auda Abu Tayias Auda Abu Tayi
    Jack Hawkins
    Jack Hawkins
    • General Allenbyas General Allenby
    Omar Sharif
    Omar Sharif
    • Sherif Alias Sherif Ali
    José Ferrer
    José Ferrer
    • Turkish Beyas Turkish Bey
    • (as Jose Ferrer)
    Anthony Quayle
    Anthony Quayle
    • Colonel Brightonas Colonel Brighton
    Claude Rains
    Claude Rains
    • Mr. Drydenas Mr. Dryden
    Arthur Kennedy
    Arthur Kennedy
    • Jackson Bentleyas Jackson Bentley
    Donald Wolfit
    Donald Wolfit
    • General Murrayas General Murray
    I.S. Johar
    I.S. Johar
    • Gasimas Gasim
    Gamil Ratib
    Gamil Ratib
    • Majidas Majid
    Michel Ray
    Michel Ray
    • Farrajas Farraj
    John Dimech
    John Dimech
    • Daudas Daud
    Zia Mohyeddin
    Zia Mohyeddin
    • Tafasas Tafas
    Howard Marion-Crawford
    Howard Marion-Crawford
    • Medical Officeras Medical Officer
    • (as Howard Marion Crawford)
    Jack Gwillim
    Jack Gwillim
    • Club Secretaryas Club Secretary
    Hugh Miller
    • R.A.M.C. Colonelas R.A.M.C. Colonel
    • Director
      • David Lean
    • Writers
      • Robert Bolt(screenplay by)
      • Michael Wilson(screenplay by) (originally uncredited: credit restored in 1978 by WGA)
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      On his first location scouting trip in Jordan, director Sir David Lean discovered the remains of the Turkish locomotives and railroad tracks T.E. Lawrence had destroyed during the Arab Revolution. After forty years in the sun, they hadn't even rusted.
    • Goofs
      When Lawrence issues the promissory note to Auda he writes right-to-left. Many have interpreted this as the film being processed backwards when in fact he is writing Arabic which is right-to-left. And when he signs his name at the bottom, he does so left-to-right.
    • Quotes

      [Lawrence has just extinguished a match between his thumb and forefinger. William Potter surreptitiously attempts the same]

      William Potter: Ooh! It damn well 'urts!

      T.E. Lawrence: Certainly it hurts.

      Officer: What's the trick then?

      T.E. Lawrence: The trick, William Potter, is not minding that it hurts.

    • Crazy credits
      The opening credits read: Introducing Peter O'Toole as T.E. Lawrence. However, that "Introducing" credit is false as O'Toole had already played roles in Kidnapped (1959), The Day They Robbed the Bank of England (1960) and The Savage Innocents (1960).
    • Alternate versions
      There are technically four versions of the film: the original 222 minute print, then cut to 202 minutes after its 1962 premiere, the 187 minute 1970 theatrical re-cut and the 228 minute including the overture, entr'acte music and play-out music in the 1988 restoration. Full details as follows: Originally released at 222 minutes for the UK premiere in December 1962. Shortly after premiere which took place in London in December 1962, David Lean, reportedly under the orders of producer Sam Spiegel, cut 20 minutes from the film to 202 minutes. Cuts included the shot of goggles on the tree, Brighton's "remarkable man" line to the priest, early shots of the drafting room scene, the whole officer's mess sequence where he's called a clown and upsets water on someone, and some dialogue between the General and Dryden. The 1970 theatrical re-release cut the film further to 187 minutes. The film was restored in 1988 at 228 minutes. This version, supervised by David Lean, was advertised as a Director's Cut and has been the version made available to home video formats since.
    • Connections
      Featured in Hollywood: The Great Stars (1963)
    • Soundtracks
      The Man Who Broke the Bank at Monte Carlo
      (1892) (uncredited)

      Music and Lyrics by Fred Gilbert

      Sung a cappella by Peter O'Toole

    User reviews744

    Review
    Top review
    10/10
    Heroism brilliantly shown
    When it come to making epics, David Lean is the master and what better proof than this masterpiece. "Lawrence Of Arabia" was first shown in 1962 and after almost 40 years later, it is still beautiful. The story of T. E. Lawrence is wonderfully brought to us by David Lean, director of another masterpiece called "The Bridge On The River Kwai".

    David Lean has shown us a man's long, yet never boring (at least for me) journey into the deserts of Arabia. Lawrence (Peter O'Toole) is an ordinary man that becomes a hero (at least in my eyes) during his extensive tenure in Arabia. He becomes a traveler, a great man, and a leader to the people that he has associated with. Only director David Lean could have given us a movie experience like this.

    An assortment of phenomenal actors are collected for this movie and what a cast! Peter O'Toole, Omar Sharif, Anthony Quinn, Alec Guiness and so much more portray their characters with intensity and believability. Never have I been so impressed. As Lawrence, Peter O'Toole plays the role of which his name is most associated with and is surprising for me that he made the role his own because before I got a chance to see this movie I imagined a man opposite from someone like Peter O'Toole. Omar Sharif as Ali is one of the most charismatic characters in film history. I will not say anymore about the cast because I'm allowed only 1,000 words to use in my comment.

    Will all do respect to classics such as "Gone With The Wind" and even "Bridge on the River Kwai"this is without a doubt the most exciting epic of all time. I highly recommend it!
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    • Mar 2, 2001

    FAQ2

    • What was Robert Bolt's contribution to the script vs. Michael Wilson's contribution, and why was Wilson denied credit?
    • What are the differences between the Old Versions and the Restored Version?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • December 11, 1962 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Official site
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    • Languages
      • English
      • Arabic
      • Turkish
    • Also known as
      • Lorens od Arabije
    • Filming locations
      • Wadi Rum, Jordan
    • Production company
      • Horizon Pictures (II)
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $15,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $45,306,425
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $20,846
      • Sep 22, 2002
    • Gross worldwide
      • $45,716,692
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      3 hours 38 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Atmos

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