Who turned down the role of Lawrence of Arabia?

Spiegel had produced On the Waterfront (1954), the movie for which Brando and Spiegel had won their first Oscars. But Brando turned the role down, allegedly saying he didn’t want to spend two years of his life riding on a camel.

How many extras were used in Lawrence of Arabia?

Over the course of the filming the role of T.E. Lawrence was actually played by eight different individuals, from childhood to adulthood and for the stunt work. The man himself was physically small, not quite five-and-a-half feet tall, whilst the actor playing young Lawrence stood at six foot.

Where were the desert scenes of Lawrence of Arabia filmed?

Jordan
The desert scenes were shot in Jordan and Morocco, as well as Almería and Doñana in Spain.

How many months did it take to film Lawrence of Arabia?

On filming Lawrence of Arabia It took nine months in the desert of Jordan. We lived in tents; occasionally I had a caravan.

How much did it cost to film Lawrence of Arabia?

15 million USD
Lawrence of Arabia/Budget

Where was the Aqaba scene filmed in Lawrence of Arabia?

The town of’ ‘Aqaba’ was built at a beach called Playa del Algarrobico near Carboneras, close to Almeria in southern Spain. The attack on the train filmed at Genovese Beach, San Jose on Cabo de Gata (Cape of the Cat) nearby.

What is the movie Lawrence of Arabia about?

Lawrence of Arabia is a 1962 British epic historical drama film based on the life of T. E. Lawrence. It was directed by David Lean and produced by Sam Spiegel through his British company Horizon Pictures and Columbia Pictures, with the screenplay by Robert Bolt and Michael Wilson and starring Peter O’Toole in the title role.

When was the first time you watched Lawrence of Arabia?

I first watched “Lawrence of Arabia” when I was about 11 years old. Being a big fan of Steven Spielberg at that time, I was sort of awed by the fact that this was his personal favorite (check the “conversation with Steven Spielberg” featurette in the special features disk and you’ll really see Spielberg’s affection for that film)

Who made Lawrence of Arabia?

Lawrence of Arabia Edited by Anne V. Coates Music by Maurice Jarre Production company Horizon Pictures Distributed by Columbia Pictures

Do Arabs consider Lawrence a hero?

On one hand, hundreds if not thousands of Arab soldiers and compatriots considered T. E. Lawrence an inspiration and a hero. The same can be said for school kids growing up in 1920s and 1930s Britain and America. Lawrence was undoubtedly brave and dashing and brilliant.