Lawrence of Arabia

Based on the true story of British officer T. E. Lawrence, Lawrence of Arabia stars Peter O’Toole as the titular Lawrence, who leads an Arabic revolt against their Turkish rulers. The film is famous for being wide in scope with exceptional cinematography and an intricately woven plot. It was beloved by all upon release and is one of the all-time great epics of cinema.

Production

Directed by David Lean

Produced by Sam Spiegel

Screenplay by Robert Bolt, Michael Wilson

Based on Seven Pillars of Wisdom by T. E. Lawrence

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

Music by Maurice Jarre

Cinematography by F.A. Young

Edited by Anne V. Coates

Production company: Horizon Pictures

Distribution & Stats

Distributed by Columbia Pictures

Release date: 10 December 1962

Running time: 180 or 220–222 minutes

Country: United Kingdom

Language: English

Budget: $15 million

Box office: $70 million[5]