Lawrence Of Arabia / Gladiator

This film features the following films:

Lawrence Of Arabia (Dir. David Lean) (1962): This remarkable film follows the struggles of T.E. Lawrence (played by Peter O’Toole - My Favourite Year, The Last Emperor) in uniting the hostile Arab factions during the First World War and leading them to victory over the ruling Turkish Empire.

The film was released originally in 1962 to huge critical acclaim, winning 7 Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Director for David Lean. Available for the first time on DVD, Lawrence of Arabia, is a two-disc release featuring an outstanding array of extra features and fully restored print of the film, making it the Ultimate Collector’s Edition.

Gladiator (Dir. Ridley Scott) (2000): The great Roman General Maximus (Russell Crowe) has once again led the legions to victory on the battlefield. The war won, Maximus dreams of home, wanting only to return to his wife and son; however, the dying Emperor Marcus Aurelius (Richard Harris) has one more duty for the general - to assume the mantle of his power.

Jealous of Maximus’ favour with the Emperor, the heir to the throne, Commodus (Joaquin Phoenix), orders his execution - and that of his family. Barely escaping death, Maximus is forced into slavery and trained as a gladiator in the arena where his fame grows.

Now he has come to Rome, intent on avenging the murder of his wife and son by killing the new emperor; Commodus….

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