Lawrence Of Arabia (1962)
Released at the height of postwar British identity and global decolonization, Lawrence of Arabia redefined how cinema portrayed heroism, empire, and moral complexity, turning one man’s myth into a mirror for the modern world. This poster captures that tension perfectly: bold, mysterious, and monumental.
When David Lean already celebrated for The Bridge on the River Kwai brought T. E. Lawrence’s story to the screen, audiences were mesmerized by its scope and questioning spirit. With Peter O’Toole’s haunting debut and a screenplay by Robert Bolt, the film explored the cost of greatness and the contradictions of power. Lean once said, “It’s not the desert that tests a man—it’s himself,” a sentiment this artwork distills in its iconic silhouette: faceless yet unforgettable.
This rare original release US Roadshow Style B poster, in amazing unused condition, is more than a collector’s treasure, it’s a museum-worthy statement piece.
- Year: 1962
- Nationality: United States
- Condition: Folded-As-Issued
- Type: Original US One Sheet
- Size: 27 X 41 Inches
- Product Code: T6236