Lion of the Desert

Name: Lion of the Desert
Genre: History, War, Drama
Released: 17 Apr 1981
Rating: 7.30
Cast: Anthony Quinn, Rod Steiger, Oliver Reed, Irene Papas, Raf Vallone

He was a man of honor in a war without any. 1981-04-17 Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, United States of America 173 minutes.

7.30 177 votes

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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.

Year 1981

Studio Falcon International Productions, Filmco International Productions

Director Moustapha Akkad

Crew Moustapha Akkad (Director), David Butler (Writer), H.A.L. Craig (Writer), Mario Garbuglia (Production Designer), Norman Bolland (Sound Recordist), Jim Willis (Sound Recordist)

Popularity 2

Language العربية, English, Italiano