Lion of The Desert

– This movie tells the story of Omar Mukhtar, an Arab Muslim rebel who fought against the Italian conq..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
8.40 / 10
Duration:
2 Hours and 53 Minutes
Release Year:
1980
Lion of the Desert (1980)

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.

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Lion of the Desert (1980) - Trailer

Release Date:

16 May 1981

Language:

Arabic, Italian, English

MPAA Content-Rating:
PG – Parental Guidance Suggested

Some material may not be suitable for children. Parents urged to give "parental guidance". May contain some material parents might not like for their young children.

Director:

Moustapha Akkad

Writer:

David Butler (additional material), H.A.L. Craig, Paul Thompson (additional material)

Main Actors:

Anthony Quinn, Oliver Reed, Irene Papas, Raf Vallone

Plot:

In the Fascist Italy Pre-World War II of Benito Mussolini, the cruel General Rodolfo Graziani is directly assigned by Il Duce to fight in the colonial war in Libya to vanquish the Arab nation. However, his troops are frequently defeated by the national leader Omar Mukhtar and his army of Bedouins. But the Butcher of Ethiopia and Libya uses a dirty war against the natives, slaughtering children, women and aged people, to subdue Mukhtar.

Production:

Anchor Bay Entertainment

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
8.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes:
80%