Lawrence of Arabia

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Theatrical Release Date:

12/16/1962

DVD Release Date:

04/03/2001

Run Time:

202min.

Starring:

Peter O'Toole , Alec Guinness , Anthony Quinn , Jack Hawkins , Omar Sharif

Director(s):

David Lean

Distributor(s):

Columbia Pictures

MPAA Rating:

Genre(s):

Action,Drama,War

Plot: This sweeping, highly literate historical epic covers the Allies' mideastern campaign during World War I as seen through the eyes of the enigmatic T. E. Lawrence (Peter O'Toole, in the role that made him a star). Read More

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