David Lean, right, holding his best director award for “Lawrence of Arabia,” poses with actress Irene Dunne, left, in Hollywood, at the Golden Globes awards dinner in March 1963. “Lawrence of Arabia” is going to be screened at the Row House Hollywood theater in Dormont this weekend, [AP file photo]
Considered by critics and movie enthusiasts to be one of the greatest movies ever made, “Lawrence of Arabia” is being shown in 70mm at the Row House Hollywood theater in Dormont Saturday and Sunday.
Released in 1962, “Lawrence of Arabia” chronicles the adventures of T.E. Lawrence, an English officer who tries to lead fractious Arab tribes to battle Turkish forces during World War I. Clocking in at an epic 228 minutes, it stars Peter O’Toole, Omar Sharif and Claude Rains. It won seven Academy Awards, including Best Picture.
Showtimes are 5:30 p.m. Saturday and 3:30 p.m. Sunday. For additional information, go online to rowhousecinemas.com/hollywood.