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Lawrence of Arabia

David Lean · 1962 CE · Film · English · Contemporary

A misfit British lieutenant is sent into the desert in 1916 to assess the Arab revolt against the Turks and instead crosses the Nefud to take Aqaba from the landward side. Victories, a press campaign and his own growing legend make him indispensable to two masters who want opposite things. Identity as mirage.

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