Lawrence of Arabia: The Battle for the Arab World
Synopsis
An exploration into the man behind the film-inspired myth, from both Western and Arab perspectives. Thomas Edward Lawrence, a 24-year-old British spy, was a figurehead in the Arab struggle for independence. In 1916, he united Arab tribes and led them in a war against the Turks who ruled over them for 400 years. The consequences of his successes and failures sowed the seeds of conflict that continue to plague the troubled region even today.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 21, 2003
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James Hawes
- Screenplay & Story
- James Hawes
- Original Score
- John Keane
- Original Title
- Lawrence of Arabia: The Battle for the Arab World
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Production Studios
- PBS, Lion Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James Hawes
James Hawes
John Keane
James Aspinall
Richard Cox
Nick Catliff, James Hawes
Department Leadership Roster
James Hawes
Director
Richard Cox
Editor
James Aspinall
Director of Photography
John Keane
Original Music Composer
James Hawes
Writer
James Hawes
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is Lawrence of Arabia: The Battle for the Arab World about?
An exploration into the man behind the film-inspired myth, from both Western and Arab perspectives. Thomas Edward Lawrence, a 24-year-old British spy, was a figurehead in the Arab struggle for independence. In 1916, he united Arab tribes and led them in a war against the Turks who ruled over them for 400 years. The consequences of his successes and failures sowed the seeds of conflict that continue to plague the troubled region even today.
Who directed Lawrence of Arabia: The Battle for the Arab World?
Lawrence of Arabia: The Battle for the Arab World was directed by James Hawes.
Who stars in Lawrence of Arabia: The Battle for the Arab World?
The principal cast of Lawrence of Arabia: The Battle for the Arab World includes Michael Maloney, George Pagliero, Nadim Sawalha.
When was Lawrence of Arabia: The Battle for the Arab World released and how long is it?
Lawrence of Arabia: The Battle for the Arab World was released in 2003 with a total runtime of 1h 52m.
Who composed the musical score for Lawrence of Arabia: The Battle for the Arab World?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Lawrence of Arabia: The Battle for the Arab World was composed by John Keane.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Lawrence of Arabia: The Battle for the Arab World?
Lawrence of Arabia: The Battle for the Arab World holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).