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.
Year: 1981
Studio: Falcon International Productions, Filmco International Productions
Director: Moustapha Akkad
Cast: Anthony Quinn, Rod Steiger, Oliver Reed, Irene Papas, Raf Vallone, John Gielgud
Crew: David Butler (Writer), Moustapha Akkad (Director), H.A.L. Craig (Writer), Jim Willis (Sound Recordist), Mario Garbuglia (Production Designer), Chris Greenham (Sound Editor)
Runtime: 173 minutes
Release: Apr 17, 1981
IMDb: 7.29/10 by 176 users
Popularity: 3
Country: Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, United States of America
Language: العربية, English, Italiano
Budget: 35
Revenue: 1
Keyword : guerrilla warfare, libya, italy, resistance, world war ii, based on true story, benito mussolini
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