Lion of the Desert

• 7.3
• 1981-04-17
• 173 minutes mins

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.

Starring:

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)

Director:

Moustapha Akkad

Writer:

David Butler H.A.L. Craig