Lion of the Desert
Release Date: 1981-04-17
Rating : 7.315/10
Duration : 173 minutes
Genres : History, War, Drama
Director : Moustapha Akkad
Writer : David Butler, H.A.L. Craig
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.
Cast
Anthony Quinn
Rod Steiger
Oliver Reed
Irene Papas
Raf Vallone
John Gielgud