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Lawrence of Arabia

1962

David Lean

1962·Approved·United KingdomUnited KingdomUnited StatesUnited States
Award tierGold
Metascore

The story of T.E. Lawrence, the English officer who successfully united and led the diverse, often warring, Arab tribes during World War I in order to fight the Turks.

Cast

Peter O'Toole·Alec Guinness·Anthony Quinn·Jack Hawkins

Producers

David Lean·Sam Spiegel

Languages

United KingdomEnglishSAArabicTurkeyTurkish

Major Awards

6 wins · 3 nominations

Wins (6)

Best Picture

BAFTA Awards (1963)

Best Film from any Source

Golden Globes, USA (1963)

Best Motion Picture - Drama

Academy Awards, USA (1963)

Best Picture

Sam Spiegel

Best Director

Golden Globes, USA (1963)

Best Director

David Lean
Academy Awards, USA (1963)

Best Director

David Lean

Best Screenplay

BAFTA Awards (1963)

Best British Screenplay

Robert Bolt

Nominations (3)

Best Actor

Golden Globes, USA (1963)

Best Actor - Drama

Peter O'Toole
Golden Globes, USA (1963)

Best Actor - Drama

Anthony Quinn
Academy Awards, USA (1963)

Best Actor in a Leading Role

Peter O'Toole