Lion of the Desert (1981)
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.
Directing:
Writing:
Stars:
- Moustapha Akkad
Writing:
- David Butler
- H.A.L. Craig
Stars:
Release Date: 1981-04-17
7.3/10
7.3/10
- Country: LY, US
- Language: العربية | English | Italiano
- Runtime: 173
- Budget: $35,000,000
- Revenue: $1,502,136
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Benito Mussolini
Omar Mukhtar
Gen. Rodolfo Graziani
Mabrouka
Colonel Diodiece
Sharif El Gariani
Salem
Major Tomelli
Lt. Sandrini
Colonel Sarsani
Prince Amadeo
Bu-Matari
Ismail
Al Fadeel
Ali's mother
Governor General
Prisoner Escort
Italian Sergeant
Captain Lontano
President of the Court
Italian Tank Commander
Captain Biagi
Young Soldier
Field Marshall
Lobitto
Abdul
Barillo
Captain Bedendo
Italian General (uncredited)
Infantry Corporal (uncredited)
Arab Caught in Barbed Wire (uncredited)
Man Watching Trail (uncredited)
Military Judge (uncredited)
