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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.
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Lion of the Desert
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Apr 17, 1981
Runtime
2h 53m
Genres
History, War, Drama
User Score
73%
Original Title
Lion of the Desert
Production Companies
Falcon International Productions
Director
Moustapha Akkad
Budget
$35,000,000
Revenue
$1,500,000
Description
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.
