
Lion of the Desert
He was a man of honor in a war without any.
Resistance leader Omar Mukhtar opposes Italian colonization before World War II. The brutal guerrilla war against Italian General Rodolfo Graziani and the Fascist forces of Benito Mussolini highlights the struggle for Libyan independence and the harsh tactics utilised by the colonisers.
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Lion of the Desert
Rating
7.3/10
Release Date
1981-04-17
Runtime
173 minutes
Status
Released
Cast

Anthony Quinn
Omar al-Mukhtar

Oliver Reed
General Rodolfo Graziani

Irene Papas
Mabrouka

Raf Vallone
Colonel Diodiece

Rod Steiger
Benito Mussolini

John Gielgud
Sharif El Gariani

Andrew Keir
Salem

Gastone Moschin
Major Tomelli

Stefano Patrizi
Lieutenant Sandrini

Adolfo Lastretti
Colonel Sarsani

Sky du Mont
Prince Amadeo

Şahin Çelik
Prince Amadeo (voice)
Videos
Production Companies
Falcon International Productions
Filmco International Productions