Lion of the Desert
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Plot
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.
Writer | David Butler |
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Director | Moustapha Akkad |
Actor | Anthony Quinn, Rod Steiger, Oliver Reed |
Country | Libyan Arab Jamahiriya |
Production | Falcon International Productions |