Lion Of The Desert (1981)
Synopsis
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.
Release Date: 1981-04-17
Runtime: 173 minutes
Director: Moustapha Akkad
Budget: $35,000,000 USD
Revenue: $1,502,136 USD
Top Cast
- Anthony Quinn as Omar Mukhtar
- Rod Steiger as Benito Mussolini
- Oliver Reed as Gen. Rodolfo Graziani
- Irene Papas as Mabrouka
- Raf Vallone as Colonel Diodiece
- John Gielgud as Sharif El Gariani
- Andrew Keir as Salem
- Gastone Moschin as Major Tomelli
- Stefano Patrizi as Lt. Sandrini
- Adolfo Lastretti as Colonel Sarsani
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