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Lion of the Desert

Lion of the Desert

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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, Filmco International Productions

Director

Moustapha Akkad

Budget

$35,000,000

Revenue

$1,502,136

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.