Lion of the Desert
He was a man of honor in a war without any.
Release: Apr. 17, 1981
Country: United StatesLibya
Duration: 173 min
Rated: PG
Synopsis
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.
Original titleLion of the Desert
IMDb Rating8.217 719 votes
TMDb Rating7.3169 votes
Creator
Cast
Omar Mukhtar
Benito Mussolini
Gen. Rodolfo Graziani
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Sharif El Gariani
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