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.

Why did Lawrence go to Arabia?

Due to his knowledge of the native Bedouin tribes, British Lieutenant T.E. Lawrence is sent to Arabia to find Prince Faisal and serve as a liaison between the Arabs and the British in their fight against the Turks.

How does Lawrence react to Allenby’s questions about the Arabs?

Lawrence is promoted to major and given arms and money to support the Arabs. He is deeply disturbed, confessing that he enjoyed executing Gasim, but Allenby brushes aside his qualms. He asks Allenby whether there is any basis for the Arabs’ suspicions that the British have designs on Arabia. Pressed, the general states they have no such designs.

What did Sherif Ali give Lawrence to burn?

Sherif Ali, won over, burns Lawrence’s British uniform and gives him Arab robes to wear. Lawrence persuades Auda abu Tayi (Anthony Quinn), the leader of the powerful local Howeitat tribe, to turn against the Turks.

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Who was Peter O’Toole?

Actor Peter O’Toole, who starred in Sir David Lean’s 1962 film classic Lawrence of Arabia, died on Saturday aged 81, his agent has said.

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

What did leanlean and Spiegel think of Lawrence O’Toole?

Lean had seen O’Toole in The Day They Robbed the Bank of England and was bowled over by his screen test, proclaiming, “This is Lawrence!” Spiegel disliked Montgomery Clift, having worked with him on Suddenly, Last Summer.

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