Lion of the Desert

Lion of the Desert (1981)

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

Run Time: 2h53m | Release: 17 Apr 1981

Genres: History | War | Drama |

Budget: $35,000,000.00

Revenue: $1,502,136.00

Production Countries: Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, United States of America

7.3 / 10170 Vote Count

Overview:

This movie tells the story of Omar Mukhtar, an Arab Muslim rebel who fought against the Italian conquest of Libya in WWII. 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.

Cast Of - Lion of the Desert

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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

Gastone Moschin

Major Tomelli

Stefano Patrizi

Lt. Sandrini

Adolfo Lastretti

Colonel Sarsani

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