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World Wars Lawrence of Arabia

Lawrence of Arabia

Film · 1962

Original languageEnglish

Runtime3 hours 48 minutes

GenreAdventureHistoryWar

Letterboxd average
4.4 / 5
Saltiness

Fewer grains = more historically accurate.

Shelfmark MS 0072Last checked

Directed byDavid Lean
46 years
between the events and the release
1916 → 1962

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Event

The effort of a Hashemite-led and British-sponsored rebel faction to break away territory from the Ottoman Empire during World War I, with the expectation of the creation of an independent Arab state following the conflict. The campaign and the agreements signed in its wake fundamentally reshaped the political landscape of the Middle East and would bear repercussions lasting even to this day.

filed under 1916

Runs throughArab RevoltWorld War I

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Production Information

Written by
Michael WilsonRobert Bolt
Cinematography
Freddie Young
Production design
John Box
Costume design
Phyllis Dalton
Music by
Maurice Jarre
Production country
United Kingdom
Budget
$15 million
Box office
$70 million

Credits, budget, box office and production countries from TMDB.

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