Goofs:
Revealing mistakes: When Gasim is walking through the sun's anvil after falling off his camel, he begins to shed various items. During a reverse tracking shot, the dolly tracks are clearly visible in the sand. (more)

Trivia:
Director David Lean originally wanted A Finney for the title role. K Hepburn urged producer Sam Spiegel to cast 'Peter O'Toole (I)' instead. (more)

Filming Locations:
Ait Benhaddou, Ouarzazate, Morocco (more)

Quotes:
[first lines]
Vicar at St. Paul's: Well nil nisi bonum. But I find something... disproportionate in all this.
Colonel Brighton: He was a remarkable chap. By any counts, remarkable.
Vicar at St. Paul's: Did you know him well?
Colonel Brighton: I knew him.
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Awards:
Won 7 Oscars. Another 18 wins & 12 nominations (more)