Lawrence of Arabia in 70mm

This epic look at the adventurous life of T. E. Lawrence is widely considered the gold standard of biographical cinema, with its intelligent script, imposing cast (led by a dazzling Peter O’Toole), and spectacular production value, all under the confident direction of David Lean. The film received ten nominations and seven Oscars, including for Best Picture, Directing, F. A. Young’s breathtaking 70mm cinematography, Anne V. Coates’s masterful film editing, and Maurice Jarre’s symphonic score, highlighted by its instantly classic main theme.

DIRECTED BY: David Lean. WRITTEN BY: Robert Bolt, Michael Wilson. WITH: Alec Guinness, Anthony Quinn, Omar Sharif, Peter O’Toole. 1962. 228 min. UK. Color. Scope. English. Rated PG. 70mm. Print courtesy of The Film Foundation Conservation Collection at the Academy Film Archive.

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