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.

Genre: Action, History, War

Actor: Anthony Quinn, Rod Steiger, Oliver Reed, Irene Papas, Raf Vallone

Production: Falcon International Productions

Country: Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, United States of America

Duration: 173 min

Quality: HD

Release: 1981-04-17

IMDb: 8.2

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