Lawrence of Arabia
Lawrence of Arabia
Due to his knowledge of the native Bedouin tribes, British Lieutenant T.E. Lawrence (Peter O'Toole) is sent to Arabia to find Prince Faisal (Alec Guinness) and serve as a liaison between the Arabs and the British in their fight against the Turks. With the aid of native Sherif Ali (Omar Sharif), Lawrence rebels against the orders of his superior officer and strikes out on a daring camel journey across the harsh desert to attack a well-guarded Turkish port.
“Released in 1962, it was pretty clearly the most intelligent spectacular within living memory. ” – New Times Los Angeles
“Lawrence is back on the big screen, and it simply demands to be seen. Yes, again.” – The Boston Globe
“What a bold, mad act of genius it was, to make Lawrence of Arabia, or even think that it could be made.” – Chicago Sun Times
WINNER
Academy Awards – Best Picture
Academy Awards – Best Director, David Lean
Academy Awards – Best Art Direction
Academy Awards – Best Cinematography
Academy Awards – Best Film Editing
Academy Awards – Best Music Score
Academy Awards – Best Sound
British Academy Film Awards – Best Film from any Source
British Academy Film Awards – Best British Film
British Academy Film Awards – Best British Actor, Peter O’Toole
British Academy Film Awards – Best British Screenplay
Golden Globes – Best Motion Picture (Drama)
Golden Globes – Best Supporting Actor, Omar Sharif
Golden Globes – Best Director, David Lean
Golden Globes – Most Promising Newcomer (Male), Peter O’Toole
Golden Globes – Most Promising Newcomer (Male), Omar Sharif