Lion of the Desert
He was a man of honor in a war without any.
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4/17/1981Runtime
173 minsOverview
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.
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ReleasedOriginal Language
EnglishBudget
$35,000,000Revenue
$1,502,136Homepage
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A sweeping historical epic about a man's unyielding fight against colonial occupation, told with operatic grandeur and moral clarity. The film presents a little-known chapter of history with weight and dignity, centering the perspective of those resisting conquest.
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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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