Lawrence of Arabia Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

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Last modified: Oct. 1, 2012

Lawrence of Arabia

Release Date: Thursday, October 4, 2012 Limited

Director: David Lean

Starring: Peter O'Toole • Alec Guinness • Anthony Quinn • Jack Hawkins • Omar Sharif

PG Adventure 3 hrs, 36 m

4.4 / 5.0

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: One of the screen's grandest epics, this monumental story recounts the true-life experiences of T.E. Lawrence, better known to the world as Lawrence of Arabia. A young, idealistic British officer in WWI, Lawrence is assigned to the camp of Prince Feisal, an Arab tribal chieftain and leader in a revolt against the Turks. In a series of brilliant tactical maneuvers, Lawrence leads fifty of Feisal's men in a tortured three-week crossing of the Nefud Desert to attack the strategic Turkish-held port of Aqaba. And following his successful raids against Turkish troops and trains, Lawrence’s triumphant leadership and unyielding courage gain him nearly god-like status among his Arab brothers.

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Who stars in Lawrence of Arabia – Cast List

P
Peter O'Toole
... T.E. Lawrence

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A
Alec Guinness
... Prince Feisal
A
Anthony Quinn
... Auda Abu Tayi
J
Jack Hawkins
... General Allenby
O
Omar Sharif
... Sherif Ali

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J
Jose Ferrer
... Turkish Bey
A
Anthony Quayle
... Colonel Brighton
C
Claude Rains
... Mr. Dryden

Who is making Lawrence of Arabia – Crew List

Director: David Lean
Screenwriters: —

Studios: Sony Pictures
Production Company: Columbia Pictures

Production – What we know about the Lawrence of Arabia

Key Facts

The restoration of the Director's Cut of the film was overseen by Grover Crisp, Sony Pictures Entertainment Executive Vice President Asset Management, Film Restoration & Digital Mastering and conducted with the latest digital imaging technology. The original 65mm camera negative was first scanned at 8K. The film then underwent a painstaking process of repairing and restoring problems inherent to the 50-year-old film elements. Finally, the film went through a 4K color grading and re-mastering process at Colorworks Sony Pictures Entertainments' digital intermediate facility.

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Dec 2004

Completed

Changed Lawrence of Arabia movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: PG Parental Guidance Suggested
Runtime: 3 hrs, 36 m
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Lawrence of Arabia 50th Anniversary Event: Digitally Restored
Language: English

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Lawrence of Arabia Release Date: When was the film released?

Lawrence of Arabia was released in limited movie theaters on Thursday, October 4 , 2012. Additional information: 50th Anniversary Re-Release. As a limited release, Lawrence of Arabia was shown in select movie theaters in major markets.

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