Lawrence of Arabia

One of my all time favorite films is Lawrence of Arabia. I had heard about this film and had seen bits and pieces of it, but I never really appreciated it until I was older and saw the film when it was re-released in the early 80’s. I saw the film at Lakeside on a large screen which is the way this film has to be seen. Once you see it on a large screen then you can appreciate it on a smaller screen. The film is 253 minutes long and visually stunning. Anyone interested in cinematography should watch this film and learn.

When I watched the film yesterday I wondered the pressure Peter O’Toole must have had to live with after the success of this film. This was his first film and it was one of those roles that most actors dream of getting. I don’t recall any other films in which he was in that had that magnitude. I remember him doing a comedy and then he was in Caligula, but he was an older actor by then. I’ll have to do some research and see what his filmography looks like.

If you have not seen this film I suggest you check it out when you have the time. The other classics I recommend are Spartacus, All About Eve, A place in the Sun, From Here to Eternity, Gone With the Wind and Carmen.

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