Lion of the Desert
IMDb: 8.2 173 min 24 views
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.
Director:Giorgio Venturoli, Miguel Gil, Moustapha Akkad
Stars:Adolfo Lastretti, Andrew Keir, Anthony Quinn, Gastone Moschin, Irene Papas, John Gielgud, Oliver Reed, Raf Vallone, Rod Steiger, Stefano Patrizi
Country:Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, United States of America
Year:1981
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