Principal cast
Peter O'Toole as T.E. Lawrence, Alec Guinness as Prince Feisal, Omar Sharif as Sherif Ali, Anthony Quinn as Auda abu Tayi, and Jack Hawkins as General Allenby
Film 5 of 244 on the Screen Path
Lawrence of Arabia
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About the film
Lawrence of Arabia at a glance.
Screen Path places this 1962 film at stop 5 in one curated journey through cinema. The learning experience adds context before you watch and deeper analysis after.
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.
Key craft credits
Freddie Young (director of photography), Anne V. Coates (editor), Maurice Jarre (original music composer), Michael Wilson (screenplay), and Robert Bolt (screenplay)
- Director
- David Lean
- Release
- 1962-12-11
- Runtime
- 228 minutes
- Genres
- Adventure, History, and War
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Quiz
- 25 questions
The Screen Path journey
Before. After. Remember.
The featured film is watched outside Screen Path. The app provides the learning experience around it: a guide, an analysis, and a quiz with explanations.
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Before you watch
Start with a spoiler-free video guide to the context and filmmaking choices worth noticing.
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After the film
Return after watching for a deeper video analysis of craft, meaning, and legacy.
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Quiz yourself
Answer 25 questions with clear rationales designed to make the ideas stick.
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