
Lion of the Desert
Original title: Lion of the Desert
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7.3/10
(180)
4/17/1981
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2h 53min

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Synopsis
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.
Direction: Moustapha Akkad
Cast

Anthony Quinn
Omar Mukhtar

Rod Steiger
Benito Mussolini

Oliver Reed
Gen. Rodolfo Graziani

Irene Papas
Mabrouka

Raf Vallone
Colonel Diodiece

John Gielgud
Sharif El Gariani

Andrew Keir
Salem

Gastone Moschin
Major Tomelli

Stefano Patrizi
Lt. Sandrini

Adolfo Lastretti
Colonel Sarsani

Sky du Mont
Prince Amadeo

Τάκης Εμμανουήλ
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