Lawrence of Arabia
"Nothing is written."
Originally released in 1962. Lawrence of Arabia is a adventure/history film. directed by David Lean. With a runtime of 3h 48m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Peter O'Toole, Alec Guinness, and Omar Sharif
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 11, 1962
63 years ago
Runtime
3h 48m
228 minutes total
User Rating
8.0/10
Excellent (3,300 votes)
Budget
$15M
Production budget
Box Office
$70M
4.7x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
Peter O'Toole
as T.E. Lawrence
Alec Guinness
as Prince Feisal
Omar Sharif
as Sherif Ali
Anthony Quinn
as Auda abu Tayi
Jack Hawkins
as General Allenby
José Ferrer
as Turkish Bey
Anthony Quayle
as Colonel Harry Brighton
Claude Rains
as Mr. Dryden
Arthur Kennedy
as Jackson Bentley
Donald Wolfit
as General Murray
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $15,000,000
- Revenue
- $70,000,000
Production Companies
- Horizon Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lawrence of Arabia about?
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.
Who directed Lawrence of Arabia?
Lawrence of Arabia was directed by David Lean.
How long is Lawrence of Arabia?
Lawrence of Arabia has a runtime of 3 hours and 48 minutes (228 minutes total).
When was Lawrence of Arabia released?
Lawrence of Arabia was released on December 11, 1962 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Lawrence of Arabia?
The main cast of Lawrence of Arabia includes Peter O'Toole, Alec Guinness, Omar Sharif, Anthony Quinn, Jack Hawkins.
Is Lawrence of Arabia worth watching?
Lawrence of Arabia has a user rating of 8.0/10 based on 3,300 reviews, indicating excellent reception from audiences.