Lawrence of Arabia
1962 | Epic | UK | Directed by David Lean
Overview
Lean at maximum scale: a British officer unifies Arab tribes against the Turks in World War I. Peter OToole blue eyes burn across the desert, the Omar Sharif mirage entrance entered legend, and the Maurice Jarre score rides the dunes. Seven Oscars including Picture and Director. Shot in 70mm over years in Jordan and Spain. The epic as interior portrait of a man who wants not to want anything.
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