Lion of the Desert — The Movie Database

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Status: Released

Runtime: 173

Budget: $35,000,000

Revenue: $0

Languages: en, es

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Lion Of The Desert (1981)

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El león del desierto

Content Score: 100

Lion of the Desert

(1981)

8.3/10 (2 votes)

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.

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He was a man of honor in a war without any.

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Director:	Moustapha Akkad
Writers:	David Butler, H.A.L. Craig

Cast

Anthony Quinn
as Omar Mukhtar

Rod Steiger
as Benito Mussolini

Oliver Reed
as Gen. Rodolfo Graziani…

Irene Papas
as Mabrouka

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