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Lion of the Desert (1981)

This movie tells the story of Omar Mukhtar, an Arab Muslim rebel who fought against the Italian conquest of Libya in WWII. 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.

  • History
  • War
  • Drama

Top billed cast

  • Photo of Anthony QuinnAnthony QuinnOmar Mukhtar
  • Photo of Rod SteigerRod SteigerBenito Mussolini
  • Photo of Oliver ReedOliver ReedGen. Rodolfo Graziani
  • Photo of Irene PapasIrene PapasMabrouka
  • Photo of Raf ValloneRaf ValloneColonel Diodiece
  • Photo of John GielgudJohn GielgudSharif El Gariani
  • Photo of Andrew KeirAndrew KeirSalem
  • Photo of Gastone MoschinGastone MoschinMajor Tomelli
  • Photo of Stefano PatriziStefano PatriziLt. Sandrini
  • Photo of Adolfo LastrettiAdolfo LastrettiColonel Sarsani

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