Lawrence of Arabia
1962
T.E. Lawrence, an unconventional British officer, leads an Arab revolt against the Ottoman Empire during World War I, becoming a legend while struggling with his own identity, morality, and desire for glory. David Lean's epic masterpiece is one of the most visually spectacular and psychologically complex films ever made.
Director
- David Lean
Cast
- Peter O'Toole
- Omar Sharif
- Alec Guinness
Filming Locations
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Cobham
Chobham Common in Surrey was used to film the opening sequence depicting T.E. Lawrence's fatal motorbike accident, which in reality took place in Dorset.
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Merthyr Mawr
The large sand dunes at Merthyr Mawr, including the giant dune known as The Big Dipper, were used to stand in for the desert landscapes of the Arabian Peninsula.
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St. Paul's Cathedral
The memorial service for T.E. Lawrence was filmed on the exterior steps of St Paul's Cathedral, with the interior scenes recreated in a Spanish studio.