Lion of the Desert

Apr 17, 1981

2h 53m

★ 7.3

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.

Genres

History

War

Drama

Production Companies

Falcon International Productions

Filmco International Productions

Lion of the Desert Trailers

Cast

Omar Mukhtar

Anthony Quinn

Benito Mussolini

Rod Steiger

Gen. Rodolfo Graziani

Oliver Reed

Mabrouka

Irene Papas

Colonel Diodiece

Raf Vallone

Sharif El Gariani

John Gielgud

Salem

Andrew Keir

Major Tomelli

Gastone Moschin

Lt. Sandrini

Stefano Patrizi

Colonel Sarsani

Adolfo Lastretti

Prince Amadeo

Sky du Mont

Bu-Matari

Takis Emmanuel

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