The 1962 film Lawrence of Arabia was an account of the adventures of T.E. Lawrence in the Middle East during World War I. The movie, starring Peter O'Toole, Alec Guinness, Anthony Quinn, Omar Sharif, and a host of other big names, won seven Academy Awards and became a classic. While those who knew Lawrence (who died in 1935) and the events of the film quibbled about the movie's accuracy, most had to admit that even a nearly four-hour epic film could not tell the entire story. If you've ever seen Lawrence of Arabia, you'll want to learn more about the movie production. If not, you should watch it the first chance you get.
8. Alec Guinness was mistaken for the real Faisal.
The makeup and clothing he had to wear made many people mistake him for the real person quite often.
7. Peter O’Toole actually bled the first time he rode a camel.
He rode with jeans on and by the time he’d gone for any distance there was blood oozing out of his jeans.
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