Lion Of The Desert

7.3 / 10

(189 votes)

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.

Country:

Libyan Arab Jamahiriya,

United States of America

Genre:

History,

War,

Drama

Duration:

173 minutes

Year:

1981

Director:

Moustapha Akkad

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Company:

Falcon International Productions,

Filmco International Productions

Budget:

$35,000,000

Revenue:

$1,502,136

Cast:
Anthony Quinn

Omar Mukhtar

Rod Steiger

Benito Mussolini

Oliver Reed

Gen. Rodolfo Graziani

Irene Papas

Mabrouka

Raf Vallone

Colonel Diodiece

Crew:
Moustapha Akkad

Director

David Butler

Writer

H.A.L. Craig

Writer

Norman Bolland

Sound Recordist

Jim Willis

Sound Recordist