Ep. 141 Lawrence of Arabia (1962) Part II: The Epic

Auda abu Tayi (Anthony Quinn), T.E. Lawrence (Peter O'Toole), and Sharif Ali (Omar Sharif) overlook a column of Turkish troops in David Lean's 1962 epic "Lawrence of Arabia."

Part 2 of 2 – The story of British Intelligence Officer T.E. Lawrence and his efforts to unite the factions of the Arab Revolt against the Ottoman’s during the first world war come to the silver screen. Tune in as Chris talks crazy casting, Peter O’Toole, & scenery chewing as “I Saw It On Linden Street” covers Lawrence of Arabia – Part II: The Epic. Join us!

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