David Lean’s LAWRENCE OF ARABIA (1962)

RETRO EPICS FILM SERIES
Select Sundays at 2pm in Cinema One | $12 per person.

Sunday, March 15, 2026 at 2pm
David Lean’s LAWRENCE OF ARABIA
(NR, 1962, 217 min)
From the director of Doctor Zhivago, this epic Oscar-winning classic stars Peter O’Toole in a career-making performance as T.E. Lawrence, the audacious British officer who unites rival Arab tribes and leads them against the Turkish Empire during World War I. Vast desert vistas, epic battles, and Maurice Jarre’s unforgettable score transform every frame into cinematic artistry, immersing viewers in the sweeping scale of history. Nominated for 10 Oscars and winning 7, including Best Picture and Best Director, the film features towering performances from a celebrated ensemble cast. Combining stunning visuals, thrilling strategy, and deeply human drama, this enduring masterpiece showcases cinematic ambition, grandeur, and storytelling at its very finest.
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