1981
7.3 (176 votes)
2h 53m
Genres
History
War
Drama
Production Companies
Falcon International Productions
Filmco International Productions
Filmco International Productions
Lion of the Desert
He was a man of honor in a war without any.
Overview
This movie tells the story of Omar Mukhtar, an Arab Muslim rebel who fought against the Italian conquest of Libya during the second Italo-Senussi War. 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.
Key Crew
Writer: David Butler, H.A.L. Craig
Director: Moustapha Akkad
Producer: Moustapha Akkad, Mohammad Sanousi
Director of Photography: Jack Hildyard
Top Cast
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
Videos
Lion of the Desert - Trailer
