Lion of the Desert (1981)

04/17/1981 (LY) • 2h 53m

History, War, Drama

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.

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

Gastone Moschin

Major Tomelli

Stefano Patrizi

Lt. Sandrini


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

$35,000,000.00

Revenue

$1,502,136.00

Keywords

guerrilla warfare

libya

italy

resistance

world war ii

based on true story

benito mussolini

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