<P> Lawrence of Arabia is a 1962 British epic historical drama film based on the life of T.E. Lawrence . It was directed by David Lean and produced by Sam Spiegel through his British company Horizon Pictures , with the screenplay by Robert Bolt and Michael Wilson . Starring Peter O'Toole in the title role , the film depicts Lawrence 's experiences in the Arabian Peninsula during World War I , in particular his attacks on Aqaba and Damascus and his involvement in the Arab National Council . Its themes include Lawrence 's emotional struggles with the personal violence inherent in war , his own identity , and his divided allegiance between his native Britain and its army , and his new - found comrades within the Arabian desert tribes . As well as O'Toole , the film stars Alec Guinness , Jack Hawkins , Anthony Quinn , Omar Sharif , Anthony Quayle , Claude Rains and Arthur Kennedy . </P>
<P> Lawrence of Arabia is a 1962 British epic historical drama film based on the life of T.E. Lawrence . It was directed by David Lean and produced by Sam Spiegel through his British company Horizon Pictures , with the screenplay by Robert Bolt and Michael Wilson . Starring Peter O'Toole in the title role , the film depicts Lawrence 's experiences in the Arabian Peninsula during World War I , in particular his attacks on Aqaba and Damascus and his involvement in the Arab National Council . Its themes include Lawrence 's emotional struggles with the personal violence inherent in war , his own identity , and his divided allegiance between his native Britain and its army , and his new - found comrades within the Arabian desert tribes . As well as O'Toole , the film stars Alec Guinness , Jack Hawkins , Anthony Quinn , Omar Sharif , Anthony Quayle , Claude Rains and Arthur Kennedy . </P>
who played lawrence of arabia in the film
who played lawrence of arabia in the film
Peter O'Toole
Peter O'Toole