This sweeping, highly literate historical epic covers the Allies' mideastern campaign during World War I as seen through the eyes of the enigmatic T. E. Lawrence (Peter O'Toole, in the role that made him a star). After a prologue showing us Lawrence's ultimate fate, we flash back to Cairo in 1917. A bored general staffer, .. Read more
| Starring | Peter O'Toole, Omar Sharif, Anthony Quinn, Jack Hawkins |
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| Director | David Lean |
| Genres | Action/Adventure, Drama |
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Sprawling epic which manages after four hours to give no insight whatever into the complexities of character of this mysterious historic figure, but is often spectacularly beautiful and exciting along the way.
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Why doesn't this film work for me ????????
David Lean, epic film about a great true story, good casting with just about everyone in it, a good debut from Omar Sharif, great scenery filmed to perfection, ... read more »
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Why doesn't this film work for me ????????
David Lean, epic film about a great true story, good casting with just about everyone in it, a good debut from Omar Sharif, great scenery filmed to perfection, ... read more »
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Epic, classic cinema...
Wonderful film detailing the exploits of T.E.lawrence; played to a 'T' by Peter O'Toole—and made sufficiently long ago to be able to credibly ... read more »
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Dated but great cinematography
I'm afraid this didn't live up to my expectation as one of the greats of all time. Probably one to see at the cinema rather than small screen. Peter O&#... read more »
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Suffers badly on the small screen
Made to be seen at the cinema on a huge screen, this film really does lose a lot of its impact on the small one, as the true star is the incredible desert ... read more »
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Slow
Spectacular scenery, but a very slow film. It could have been reduced to half size.
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Huge in every sense
David Lean's epic film of T.E Lawrence and his experiences in the Arabian desert.
HUGE!!! Everything about the film is massive from the beautiful... read more »
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EPIC PROPORTIONS!!!
MUST SEE ALL TIME CLASSIC! IT IS LONG BELIEVE ME BUT NO BETTER WAY TO LAZE AWAY A SUNDAY OR RELAXED EVENING! HONESTLY A BRILLIANT FILM FROM FIRST TO LAST!!!
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Epic movie
What is ther to say about Lawrence of Arabia except it is a film to watch before you die - very long and took me 2 sessions to get through it but well worth it... read more »
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Fabulous film
One of the best films ever made, incredible scenery and directing, great acting, a truly brilliant film and I loved the extra scenes put back in for the DVD...... read more »
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lawrence of arabia
The film did justice to a strange but very brave man and his rightful place in world history as well as his significant contribution to a land of tribal ... read more »
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