Lawrence of Arabia: The Battle for the Arab World
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Overview
An exploration into the man behind the film-inspired myth, from both Western and Arab perspectives. Thomas Edward Lawrence, a 24-year-old British spy, was a figurehead in the Arab struggle for independence. In 1916, he united Arab tribes and led them in a war against the Turks who ruled over them for 400 years. The consequences of his successes and failures sowed the seeds of conflict that continue to plague the troubled region even today.
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Runtime
112 min
Release Date
2003-10-21
Status
Released
Original Language
English
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Michael Maloney
T. E. Lawrence
George Pagliero
Young T.E Lawrence
Nadim Sawalha
Self - Narrator (voice)
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