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Thomas Edward Lawrence CB DSO (16 August 1888 – 19 May 1935) was a British archaeologist, army officer, diplomat, and writer who became renowned for his role in the Arab Revolt (1916–1918) and the Sinai and Palestine Campaign (1915–1918) against the Ottoman Empire during the First World War.
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 .
IMDb page for the classic epic film about T.E. Lawrence, the English officer who united the Arab tribes against the Turks in World War I. See the trailer, photos, trivia, goofs, quotes, and more.
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- Adventure, Biography, Drama
- David Lean
- 1962-12-11
How did T.E. Lawrence become a legend in World War I? Explore his daring raids, his Arab allies, his legacy and his controversies in this special report.
6 days ago · T.E. Lawrence, also known as Lawrence of Arabia, British archaeological scholar, military strategist, and author best known for his legendary war activities in the Middle East during World War I and for his account of those activities in The Seven Pillars of Wisdom (1926).
Learn about the life and achievements of Thomas Edward Lawrence, a British Intelligence Officer who fought with Arab guerrillas in the Middle East during the First World War. Discover how he became a legend, a writer and a controversial figure in history.
Lawrence of Arabia, British historical film, released in 1962, that became one of the most celebrated epics in the history of cinema. The movie, which presents a portrait of the complicated soldier and author T.E. Lawrence , won seven Academy Awards , including those for best picture and best director, and made lead actor Peter O’Toole a star.
