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Lawrence of Arabia

Lawrence of Arabia is a 1962 epic biographical adventure drama film based on the life of T.E.Lawrence and his 1926 book Seven Pillars of Wisdom (also known as Revolt in the Desert). It was directed by David Lean and produced by Sam Spiegel through his British company Horizon Pictures and distributed by Columbia Pictures. The film stars Peter O'Toole as Lawrence with Alec Guinness playing Prince Faisal. The film also stars Jack Hawkins, Anthony Quinn, Omar Sharif, Anthony Quayle, Claude Rains, Jose Ferrer and Arthur Kennedy. The screenplay was written by Robert Bolt and Michael Wilson.

Plot

In 1935, T. E. Lawrence dies in a motorcycle accident. He receives a memorial service at St Paul's Cathedral, but it becomes clear that many influential Britons dislike him.