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Adventure drama
Lawrence of Arabia (re-release) (2002): Cast, Ratings & Plot
Lawrence of Arabia (re-release) is a 2002 adventure drama directed by David Lean, starring Peter O'Toole. It runs 3 hours 36 minutes. Critics gave it 93% on Rotten Tomatoes, and IMDb users rate it 8.3/10.
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- Released
- Runtime
- 3h 36m (216 min)
- Director
- David Lean
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Columbia Pictures
- After the credits
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The story
What Is Lawrence of Arabia (re-release) About?
The premise of Lawrence of Arabia (re-release) without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
During World War I, British Lieutenant T.E. Lawrence is dispatched to the Arabian desert to unite warring Arab tribes against the Ottoman Empire. He develops a complex relationship with Sherif Ali, a local leader, as they navigate political intrigue and dangerous military campaigns. Lawrence leads a daring camel trek across vast distances to attack Turkish forces and liberate key strongholds, facing both physical hardship and internal conflict along the way.
Lawrence of Arabia (re-release) Themes & Keywords
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- arabia
- bedouin
- ottoman empire
- arab
- world war one
- camel
- male rape
- british empire
- caning
- british army
- military
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- shot in the head
- railroad
- corporal punishment
- turk
- islam
- jerusalem
- stoicism
- motorcycle accident
- nomad
- dagger
- middle east
- diplomacy
- mercy killing
- muslim
- blockbuster
- execution
- train wreck
- 1910s
- quicksand
- suez canal
- homosexual subtext
- hero
- sexual sadism
- national film registry
- bloodlust
- intermission
- matchstick
- power outage
- death of protagonist
- rifle
- soldier
- oversleeping
- camel riding
- epic
- warrior
- british
- explosion
- grape
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Cast & crew
Lawrence of Arabia (re-release) Cast
Peter O'Toole stars in Lawrence of Arabia (re-release). Directed by David Lean.
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Director David Lean
From the director
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Ratings
Lawrence of Arabia (re-release) Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Lawrence of Arabia (re-release) 93% on Rotten Tomatoes, and IMDb users rate it 8.3/10.
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IMDb 8.3 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 93% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 93%
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TMDB 70% User score
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Plot
Lawrence of Arabia (re-release) Plot Summary
What happens in Lawrence of Arabia (re-release) from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The film unfolds in two distinct parts, separated by an intermission.
Part I
In 1935, the life of T. E. Lawrence, played by Peter O’Toole, is tragically cut short in a motorcycle accident. At his memorial service at St. Paul’s Cathedral, reporters seek to unravel the complexities of this remarkable man, but they find themselves at a loss. During World War I, Lawrence stands out as an unconventional British Army lieutenant stationed in Cairo, known primarily for his insolence and his deep understanding of the Bedouin culture. Despite the objections from General Murray (played by Donald Wolfit), Mr. Dryden (portrayed by Claude Rains) from the Arab Bureau sends Lawrence to evaluate the potential of Prince Faisal (played by Alec Guinness) in his rebellion against the Turks.
Full summary
The whole story of Lawrence of Arabia (re-release), scene by scene
Quiz
How Well Do You Know Lawrence of Arabia (re-release)?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What year does the movie primarily flash back to during World War I?
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FAQ
Lawrence of Arabia (re-release) FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, ratings and post-credit scenes of Lawrence of Arabia (re-release), each answered in a sentence.
How long is Lawrence of Arabia (re-release)?
Lawrence of Arabia (re-release) runs 3 hours 36 minutes (216 minutes).
When was Lawrence of Arabia (re-release) released?
Lawrence of Arabia (re-release) was released on September 20, 2002.
Who directed Lawrence of Arabia (re-release)?
Lawrence of Arabia (re-release) was directed by David Lean.
More films by David Lean Who is in the cast of Lawrence of Arabia (re-release)?
Lawrence of Arabia (re-release) stars Peter O'Toole.
How is Lawrence of Arabia (re-release) rated?
Lawrence of Arabia (re-release) has 8.3/10 on IMDb, 93% on Rotten Tomatoes and 70% on TMDB.
Does Lawrence of Arabia (re-release) have a post-credit scene?
No. Lawrence of Arabia (re-release) has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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