Lion of the Desert
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.
Genres: Drama , Biography , History , War
Actors: Oliver Reed , Anthony Quinn , Rod Steiger , Andrew Keir , John Gielgud , Raf Vallone , Sky du Mont , Irene Papas , Gastone Moschin , Stefano Patrizi , Adolfo Lastretti
Director: Moustapha Akkad
Duration: 173 min
Quality: HD
Release: 1980
IMDb: 8.4