Lion of the Desert

Lion of the Desert

He was a man of honor in a war without any.
19812h 53minHistory Moviesالعربية, English, Italiano
7.3

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.

WriterDavid Butler
DirectorMoustapha Akkad
ActorAnthony Quinn, Rod Steiger, Oliver Reed
CountryLibyan Arab Jamahiriya
ProductionFalcon International Productions