Lawrence Of Arabia.

Factory SEALED VHS Video.

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The 1962 film Lawrence of Arabia is a sweeping historical epic and one of the most acclaimed films in cinema history. Here's an in-depth look:

🎬 Lawrence of Arabia (1962) – Overview

• Director: David Lean

• Lead Actor: Peter O’Toole as T.E. Lawrence

• Genre: Historical drama / War epic

• Runtime: Approx. 3 hours 36 minutes (with intermission)

• Based on: T.E. Lawrence's autobiographical account, Seven Pillars of Wisdom

📖 Plot Summary

The film follows the enigmatic British officer T.E. Lawrence during World War I as he:

• Is sent to the Arabian Peninsula

• Unites warring Arab tribes

• Leads a successful revolt against the Ottoman Empire

The story explores Lawrence’s complex personality, his shifting loyalties, and the moral ambiguity of colonialism and war. It begins with Lawrence's mysterious death and flashes back to tell his story.

🌟 Cast & Characters

• Peter O'Toole – T.E. Lawrence

• Omar Sharif – Sherif Ali

• Alec Guinness – Prince Faisal

• Anthony Quinn – Auda abu Tayi

• Jack Hawkins – General Allenby

• José Ferrer – Turkish Bey

🏆 Awards & Recognition

• 7 Academy Awards, including:

  • Best Picture

  • Best Director (David Lean)

  • Best Cinematography

  • Best Art Direction

• Considered one of the greatest and most visually stunning films ever made

• Preserved in the U.S. National Film Registry for being "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant"

🎥 Notable Aspects

1. Cinematography

• Shot in 70mm Super Panavision

• Vast desert landscapes and majestic wide shots—especially scenes like the approach of Omar Sharif through a heat-shimmered horizon—are legendary

2. Musical Score

• Composed by Maurice Jarre

• Iconic, sweeping orchestral theme that matches the grandeur of the visuals

3. Historical Accuracy

• While based on true events, many parts are dramatized or fictionalized

• Characters are simplified or altered for narrative impact

• Lawrence's real persona was likely more complex and less romanticized

🧠 Themes

• The nature of heroism

• Identity and self-discovery

• The brutal realities of war

• Imperialism and betrayal

🗣️ Cultural Impact

• Elevated Peter O’Toole to stardom

• Sparked interest in Middle Eastern history and the Arab Revolt

• Influenced countless filmmakers (e.g., Spielberg, Scorsese, Nolan)

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