Lawrence of Arabia is a 1962 British epic biographical adventure drama film based on the life of T. E. Lawrence. It was directed by David Lean and produced by Sam Spiegel through his British company, Horizon Pictures, with the screenplay by Robert Bolt and Michael Wilson. The film stars Peter O'Toole in the title role. It is widely considered one of the greatest and most influential films in the history of cinema. The dramatic score by Maurice Jarre and the Super Panavision 70 cinematography by Freddie Young are also highly acclaimed. The film was nominated for ten Academy Awards and won seven in total including Best Director, Best Sound Editing, and Best Picture.
The film depicts Lawrence's experiences in the Arabian Peninsula during World War I, in particular his attacks on Aqaba and Damascus and his involvement in the Arab National Council. Its themes include Lawrence's emotional struggles with the personal violence inherent in war, his own identity, and his divided allegiance between his native Britain and its army and his new found comrades within the Arabian desert tribes.
| Directed by | David Lean |
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| Produced by | Sam Spiegel |
| Screenplay by | Robert Bolt Michael Wilson |
| Starring | Peter O'Toole Alec Guinness Anthony Quinn Jack Hawkins Omar Sharif |
| Music by | Maurice Jarre |
| Cinematography | F.A. Young |
| Edited by | Anne V. Coates |
| Production company |
Horizon Pictures
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| Distributed by | Columbia Pictures |
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| Running time | 222 minutes (Original release) 228 minutes (1989 restoration) |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $15 million |
| Box office | $70 million |
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