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Lawrence of Arabia (1962)

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The story of British officer T.E. Lawrence's mission to aid the Arab tribes in their revolt against the Ottoman Empire during the First World War. Lawrence becomes a flamboyant, messianic figure in the cause of Arab unity but his psychological instability threatens to undermine his achievements.

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Cast & Crew

Director
David Lean
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    T.E. Lawrence Peter O'Toole
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    Prince Feisal Alec Guinness
  • Profile picture of Anthony Quinn
    Auda abu Tayi Anthony Quinn
  • Profile picture of Jack Hawkins
    General Allenby Jack Hawkins
  • Profile picture of Omar Sharif
    Sherif Ali Omar Sharif
  • Profile picture of José Ferrer
    Turkish Bey José Ferrer
  • Profile picture of Anthony Quayle
    Colonel Harry Brighton Anthony Quayle
  • Profile picture of Claude Rains
    Mr. Dryden Claude Rains

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