TMDb Rating
7.3/10
189 verified votes
Lion of the Desert (1981)
HistoryWarDrama
173 min
"He was a man of honor in a war without any."
Plot Summary
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.
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Keywords to include
HistoryWarDramaMoustapha AkkadAnthony QuinnRod Steiger1981
Director
Moustapha Akkad
Top Cast
Anthony QuinnRod SteigerOliver ReedIrene PapasRaf Vallone
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