Lion of the Desert

PG
8.2 / 10

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.

Language : English
Audio Languages : Arabic, English, Italian
Genre : Drama , History , War
Run Time : 2hr 53mins
Release Date : 17 Apr,1981
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) ...
Directors : Giorgio Venturoli , Moustapha Akkad , Miguel Gil
Producers : Moustapha Akkad , Geoffrey Helman , Mario Garbuglia