Lion of the Desert (1981)

  • PG
  • 03/27/1981 (US)
  • History, War, Drama
  • 2h 53m

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 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.

Moustapha Akkad

Director

David Butler

Writer

H.A.L. Craig

Writer

Cast

Anthony Quinn's headshot

Anthony Quinn

Omar Mukhtar
Rod Steiger's headshot

Rod Steiger

Benito Mussolini
Oliver Reed's headshot

Oliver Reed

Gen. Rodolfo Graziani
Irene Papas's headshot

Irene Papas

Mabrouka
Raf Vallone's headshot

Raf Vallone

Colonel Diodiece
John Gielgud's headshot

John Gielgud

Sharif El Gariani
Andrew Keir's headshot

Andrew Keir

Salem
Gastone Moschin's headshot

Gastone Moschin

Major Tomelli

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