Lion of the Desert

19812h 53min

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.

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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.

Released
April 17, 1981
Runtime
2h 53min
Director
Moustapha Akkad
Budget
$35,000,000
Revenue
$1,502,136
Genre
HistoryWarDrama
Language
English
Production
Falcon International Productions, Filmco International Productions
Cast
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