
Lawrence of Arabia is a 1962 British movie based on the life of T. E. Lawrence. The film following the experiences of Lawrence in Arabia during World War I. The film is often considered one of the greatest films of all time, and won seven Academy Awards.
References[]
- Big Bird calls himself "Big Bird of Arabia" as he imagines crossing a hot desert in Sesame Street Episode 1919.
- The movie was parodied in the Muppet Parodies 1998 Calendar as Lawrence of Amphibia, with Kermit the Frog in the title role.
- In a "Great Moments in Elvis History" sketch, an episode titled "Elvis of Arabia" is advertised at the end of a sketch.
- Benny Rabbit's garb in "A Brief History of Motion Pictures" is intended as a reference to the film, along with a camel.
Connections[]
- José Ferrer played Turkish Bey
- Peter O'Toole played Lawrence of Arabia
- Bryan Pringle played a driver
- Cyril Shaps played a bartender at the officer's club
- Omar Sharif played Ali