# Lawrence of Arabia (1962)

> A visionary British officer becomes an Arab Revolt leader whose mythic desert exploits collide with imperial politics and his own unstable identity.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/788

## Facts

- Runtime: 228 min
- Genres: Adventure, History, War
- Director: David Lean
- Cast: Peter O'Toole, Alec Guinness, Omar Sharif, Anthony Quinn, Jack Hawkins, José Ferrer, Anthony Quayle, Claude Rains
- TMDB rating: 8.0/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0056172/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: grandiose, exhilarating, melancholic, classic film marathon, historical cinema night

## Synopsis

A British officer's journey through the Arabian desert reveals the complexities of war and loyalty.

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