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Lawrence of Arabia (film)

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Lawrence of Arabia is a 1962 epic biographical drama film directed by David Lean and produced by Sam Spiegel through the latter's British company Horizon Pictures and distributed by Columbia Pictures. It is based on the life of T. E. Lawrence and his 1926 book Seven Pillars of Wisdom (also known as Revolt in the Desert). Lawrence of Arabia introduces Peter O'Toole as Lawrence, with Alec Guinness playing Prince Faisal. It also stars Jack Hawkins, Anthony Quinn, Omar Sharif, Anthony Quayle, Claude Rains, Jose Ferrer and Arthur Kennedy. The screenplay was written by Robert Bolt and Michael Wilson.

Lawrence of Arabia Theatrical release poster by Howard Terpning Directed byDavid Lean Screenplay by Robert Bolt Michael Wilson Produced bySam Spiegel Starring Alec Guinness Anthony Quinn Jack Hawkins José Ferrer Anthony Quayle Claude Rains Arthur Kennedy Omar Sharif Peter O'Toole CinematographyFreddie A. Young Edited byAnne V. Coates Music byMaurice Jarre Production company Horizon Pictures[1] Distributed byColumbia Pictures[1] Release date 16 December 1962 Running time 222 minutes CountriesUnited Kingdom[2] United States[1] LanguageEnglish Budget$15 million[3]…

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