Lion of the Desert
Lion of the Desert

Lion of the Desert

He was a man of honor in a war without any.

7.3173 min
HistoryWarDrama

Overview

This movie tells the story of Omar Mukhtar, an Arab Muslim rebel who fought against the Italian conquest of Libya during the second Italo-Senussi War. It gives western viewers a glimpse into this little-known region and chapter of history, and exposes the savage means by which the conquering army attempted to subdue the natives.

Movie Info

Release Date: 4/17/1981

Runtime: 173 min

Director: Moustapha Akkad

Top Cast

Anthony Quinn

Anthony Quinn

Omar Mukhtar

Rod Steiger

Rod Steiger

Benito Mussolini

Oliver Reed

Oliver Reed

Gen. Rodolfo Graziani

Irene Papas

Irene Papas

Mabrouka

Raf Vallone

Raf Vallone

Colonel Diodiece

John Gielgud

John Gielgud

Sharif El Gariani

Andrew Keir

Andrew Keir

Salem

Gastone Moschin

Gastone Moschin

Major Tomelli

Stefano Patrizi

Stefano Patrizi

Lt. Sandrini

Adolfo Lastretti

Adolfo Lastretti

Colonel Sarsani

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