He was the most extraordinary man I ever knew.

The epic of all epics, British director David Lean's triumphant masterpiece LAWRENCE OF ARABIA nobly retains its status in the pantheon of cinema as one of, if not the greatest films ever made and for good reason. Based on the life of English archaeologist, military officer and diplomat T.E. Lawrence, this historical drama holds a firm grasp on its audience with nearly four hours of grand scope, brilliant performances, and the kind of beautiful cinematography that can only truly be enjoyed and appreciated on the big screen. Nominated for ten Academy Awards, it won seven including Best Director, Best Sound Editing, Best Film Editing, and Best Picture.

In what is easily the most venerated performance of his brilliant career, Peter O'Toole is remarkable as the enigmatic British Army lieutenant whose exploits carry him through service in the Arabian Peninsula during World War 1 to guerilla warfare, Turkish combat, and later involvement in the formation of the Arab National Council, pitting his increasing emotional conflict relative to his own conscience and allegiances vs. those of duty and country. The film also features standout performances from Sir Alec Guinness, Anthony Quinn, Omar Sharif, and Jos Ferrer.

It is O'Toole who continually dominates the screen, and he dominates it with professional skill, Irish charm and smashing good looks. Time Magazine

Friday, July 15
Doors 6:15 pm | Movie 6:45 pm
*Please note: This movie has a 15 minute intermission.

Tickets $12 advance | $14 at the door
*All ages welcome in the balcony! Must be 19+ w/ID for bar service.
**Sorry, Groupons and passes are not accepted for this screening.

LAWRENCE OF ARABIA (David Lean, 1962 / 216 mins / PG) | An epic about British officer T.E. Lawrence's mission to aid the Arab tribes in their revolt against the Ottoman Empire during the First World War. Lawrence becomes a flamboyant, messianic figure in the cause of Arab unity, but his psychological instability threatens to undermine his achievements before uniting and leading the diverse, often warring, Arab tribes against the Turks.