Lawrence of Arabia
“Nothing is written.”
Synopsis
During World War I, English officer Thomas Edward 'T.E.' Lawrence sets out to unite and lead the diverse, often warring, Arab tribes to fight the Turks.
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Top Cast
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Peter O'Toole
T.E. Lawrence
Alec Guinness
Prince Feisal
Anthony Quinn
Auda abu Tayi
Jack Hawkins
General Edmund Allenby
Omar Sharif
Sherif Ali
José Ferrer
Turkish Bey
Anthony Quayle
Colonel Harry Brighton
Claude Rains
Mr. Dryden
Arthur Kennedy
Jackson Bentley
Donald Wolfit
General Archibald Murray
I.S. Johar
Gasim
Gamil Ratib
Majid
Michel Ray
Farraj
John Dimech
Daud
Zia Mohyeddin
Tafas
Howard Marion-Crawford
Medical Officer
Jack Gwillim
Club Secretary
Hugh Miller
R.A.M.C. Colonel
Release History & Theatrical Window
Beijing International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
December 16, 1962
Wide Cinema Exhibition
July 15, 2019
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$15M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$70M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
4.67x
+$55M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Lean
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Wilson, Robert Bolt
- Original Score
- Maurice Jarre
- Original Title
- Lawrence of Arabia
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic, English, Portuguese, Turkish
- Runtime
- 3h 48m
- Production Budget
- $15M
- Worldwide Gross
- $70M
- Production Studios
- Horizon Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Lean
Michael Wilson, Robert Bolt
Maurice Jarre
Freddie Young, Skeets Kelly, Peter Newbrook, Nicolas Roeg
Anne V. Coates
Sam Spiegel, David Lean
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Wilson
Screenplay
Maurice Jarre
Original Music Composer
Phyllis Dalton
Costume Design
John Box
Production Design
David Lean
Director
Anne V. Coates
Editor
Sam Spiegel
Producer
Robert Bolt
Screenplay
Freddie Young
Director of Photography
David Lean
Producer
Richard Graydon
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lawrence of Arabia
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Lawrence of Arabia about?
During World War I, English officer Thomas Edward 'T.E.' Lawrence sets out to unite and lead the diverse, often warring, Arab tribes to fight the Turks.
Who directed Lawrence of Arabia?
Lawrence of Arabia was directed by David Lean.
Who stars in Lawrence of Arabia?
The principal cast of Lawrence of Arabia includes Peter O'Toole, Alec Guinness, Anthony Quinn, Jack Hawkins, Omar Sharif.
When was Lawrence of Arabia released and how long is it?
Lawrence of Arabia was released in 1962 with a total runtime of 3h 48m.
What was the box office and production budget of Lawrence of Arabia?
Lawrence of Arabia had a reported production budget of $15M and grossed $70M at the worldwide box office (4.67 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Lawrence of Arabia?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Lawrence of Arabia was composed by Maurice Jarre.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Lawrence of Arabia?
Lawrence of Arabia holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).