Basic Info
Release: April 17, 1981
Runtime: 173 min
Rating: ⭐ 7.3/10 (188 votes)
Status: Released
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Lion of the Desert - Trailer (YouTube)
Lion Of The Desert
1981
173 min
⭐ 7.3/10
188 votes
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.
Genres
History
War
Drama
Production Countries
- Libyan Arab Jamahiriya
- United States of America
Spoken Languages
- Italian it
- English en
- Arabic ar
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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
Andrew Keir
Salem
Gastone Moschin
Major Tomelli
Stefano Patrizi
Lt. Sandrini
Adolfo Lastretti
Colonel Sarsani
Sky du Mont
Prince Amadeo
Takis Emmanuel
Bu-Matari
Crew
Moustapha Akkad
Director
David Butler
Writer
H.A.L. Craig
Writer
Moustapha Akkad
Producer
Geoffrey Helman
Executive Producer
Mohammad Sanousi
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