Lawrence of Arabia

Lawrence of Arabia is a 1962 epic biographical drama film directed by David Lean and produced by Sam Spiegel through Horizon Pictures, distributed by Columbia Pictures, based on the life of T. Lawrence and his book Seven Pillars of Wisdom. Starring Peter O'Toole as Lawrence with Alec Guinness as Prince Faisal, Omar Sharif as Sherif Ali and Anthony Quinn as Auda Abu Tayi, it depicts Lawrence's experiences in the Hejaz and Syria during World War I, including the Arab Revolt and attacks on Aqaba and Damascus. Winner of seven Academy Awards including Best Picture and Best Director, it is widely regarded as one of the greatest films ever made and was selected for preservation in the U.S.