Lion of the Desert (1981)

Name: Lion of the Desert
Genre: History, War, Drama
Released: 17 Apr 1981
Rating: 7.27
Cast: Anthony Quinn, Rod Steiger, Oliver Reed, Irene Papas, Raf Vallone

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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.

Release: Apr 17, 1981

Runtime: 173 minutes

Language: English, العربية, Italiano

Studio: Falcon International Productions

Country: Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, United States of America

Cast: Anthony Quinn, Rod Steiger, Oliver Reed, Irene Papas, Raf Vallone, John Gielgud

Crew: David Butler (Writer), H.A.L. Craig (Writer), Moustapha Akkad (Director), Maurice Jarre (Original Music Composer), Moustapha Akkad (Producer), June Bordcosh (Associate Producer)