Lawrence's World War I exploits, starring Peter O'Toole, were filmed at this 1929 Moorish style Seville property. 2012 marked the 50th anniversary of the film, which was released in a digitally remastered version.

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Thornton played the pompous store walker, who bragged about his military exploits during the war and looked down on junior staff.

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Roth studied philosophy, served in the 1914-18 war (embellishing his military exploits) and worked afterwards as a journalist, chiefly in Berlin.

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Schwarzkopf, a highly decorated Vietnam War veteran, ushered in a new era for the U.S. military, whose exploits were broadcast live around the clock.

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