Lion of the Desert

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.

RATING

7.3 / 10

RELEASE DATE

1981-04-17

DIRECTOR

Moustapha Akkad

RUNNING TIME

2h 53m

Budget: $35,000,000

Revenue: $1,502,136

Trailer

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Actors

Anthony Quinn

Omar Mukhtar

Rod Steiger

Benito Mussolini

Irene Papas

Mabrouka

John Gielgud

Sharif El Gariani

Andrew Keir

Salem

Gastone Moschin

Major Tomelli

Stefano Patrizi

Lt. Sandrini

Adolfo Lastretti

Colonel Sarsani