In Search of Lawrence (1997)

Film details

Featuring

Michael Asher Mariantoinetta Peru
Country

United Kingdom
Year

1997
Genre

Biopic
Type

Television
Category

Non Fiction

Alternative titles

To the Ends of the Earth In Search of Lawrence

Synopsis

In order to probe the reality behind the Lawrence of Arabia myth, and test the veracity of T E Lawrence's account of his wartime exploits in `The Seven pillars of wisdom', writer and explorer Michael Asher retraces the footsteps of Lawrence, using the same methods of transport, equipment and resources Lawrence would have used in his day. This takes Asher and his Arab companion - a Bedouin descendant of Lawrence's great tribal ally, Auda bu Tayi of the Howeitat - through the deepest deserts in the Middle East to the coast of Jordan. Along the way they find, still untouched from Lawrence's day, remnants of his work, campaigns and life, including Turkish military trains that he destroyed through his guerrilla war tactics.

Cast & Credits

Cast
- - presenter
    
    Michael Asher
  - on-screen participant
    
    Mariantoinetta Peru
Credits
- Unknown:
  - Director
    
    Stephen White
  - [Subject of Film]
    
    T.E. Lawrence
  - Production Company
    
    Fulcrum Productions
  - Production Company
    
    ORTV
  - Commissioning Company
    
    Channel Four
  - Commissioning Company
    
    ARTE
  - Executive Producer
    
    Richard Bellfield