Lawrence of Arabia

1962 · PG · 3h 48m · Adventure, History, War · Directed by David Lean

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Synopsis

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During World War I, English officer Thomas Edward 'T.E.' Lawrence sets out to unite and lead the diverse, often warring, Arab tribes to fight the Turks.

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barackobama8.1August 18, 2026

Despite the white hero and black face vibe of it all, really beautiful movie. And interesting ideas about imperialism and war that I was not expecting frankly

Cast

  • Peter O'ToolePeter O'TooleT.E. Lawrence
  • Alec GuinnessAlec GuinnessPrince Feisal
  • Omar SharifOmar SharifSherif Ali
  • Anthony QuinnAnthony QuinnAuda abu Tayi
  • Jack HawkinsJack HawkinsGeneral Allenby
  • José FerrerJosé FerrerTurkish Bey
  • Anthony QuayleAnthony QuayleColonel Harry Brighton
  • Claude RainsClaude RainsMr. Dryden
  • Arthur KennedyArthur KennedyJackson Bentley
  • Donald WolfitDonald WolfitGeneral Murray
  • I.S. JoharI.S. JoharGasim
  • Gamil RatibGamil RatibMajid
  • Michel RayMichel RayFarraj
  • John DimechJohn DimechDaud
  • Zia MohyeddinZia MohyeddinTafas
  • Howard Marion-CrawfordHoward Marion-CrawfordMedical Officer
  • Jack GwillimJack GwillimClub Secretary
  • Hugh MillerHugh MillerR.A.M.C. Colonel
  • John BarryMP in Map Room (uncredited)
  • Bruce BeebyBruce BeebyCaptain at Officer's Club (uncredited)

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