Lion of the Desert (1981)

Lion of the Desert (1981)

He was a man of honor in a war without any. 1981-04-17 Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, United States of America 173 Min. PG-13
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Overview

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.

Cast

Anthony Quinn is Omar Mukhtar
Omar Mukhtar
Rod Steiger is Benito Mussolini
Benito Mussolini
Oliver Reed is Gen. Rodolfo Graziani
Gen. Rodolfo Graziani
Irene Papas is Mabrouka
Mabrouka
Raf Vallone is Colonel Diodiece
Colonel Diodiece
John Gielgud is Sharif El Gariani
Sharif El Gariani
Gastone Moschin is Major Tomelli
Major Tomelli
Stefano Patrizi is Lt. Sandrini
Lt. Sandrini
Adolfo Lastretti is Colonel Sarsani
Colonel Sarsani
Sky du Mont is Prince Amadeo
Prince Amadeo