Lion of the Desert
Movie| Title | Lion of the Desert |
| User score | 7.3 |
| Release date | Apr 17, 1981 |
| Genre | History, War, Drama |
| Director | Moustapha Akkad |
| Production country | Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, United States of America |
| Production companies | Falcon International Productions, Filmco International Productions |
| Budget | $35,000,000 |
| Revenue | $1,502,136 |
| Run time | 173 min. |
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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Lion of the Desert - Trailer
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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
Andrew Keir
Salem
Gastone Moschin
Major Tomelli
Stefano Patrizi
Lt. Sandrini
Adolfo Lastretti
Colonel Sarsani
Sky du Mont
Prince Amadeo
Takis Emmanuel
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