Watch NowLion of the Desert (1981)
27/08/1981 (GB)
History, War, Drama
2h 53m
- 73% (176 votes)
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He was a man of honor in a war without any.
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.
- Moustapha AkkadDirector
- David ButlerWriter
- H.A.L. CraigWriter
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Budget
$35,000,000
Revenue
$1,502,136
Keywords
- guerrilla warfare
- libya
- italy
- resistance
- world war ii
- based on true story
- benito mussolini
Top Billed Cast
Anthony Quinn
Omar Mukhtar
Rod Steiger
Benito Mussolini
Oliver Reed
Gen. Rodolfo Graziani
Irene Papas
Mabrouka
Raf Vallone
Colonel Diodiece
John Gielgud
Sharif El Gariani
Andrew Keir
Salem
Gastone Moschin
Major Tomelli
Stefano Patrizi
Lt. Sandrini
Adolfo Lastretti
Colonel Sarsani
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