Lion Of The Desert

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19812h 53m

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Overview

This movie tells the story of Omar Mukhtar, an Arab Muslim rebel who fought against the Italian conquest of Libya during the second Italo-Senussi War. 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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Anthony Quinn - Omar Mukhtar in Lion Of The Desert

Anthony Quinn

Omar Mukhtar

Rod Steiger - Benito Mussolini in Lion Of The Desert

Rod Steiger

Benito Mussolini

Oliver Reed - Gen. Rodolfo Graziani in Lion Of The Desert

Oliver Reed

Gen. Rodolfo Graziani

Irene Papas - Mabrouka in Lion Of The Desert

Irene Papas

Mabrouka

Raf Vallone - Colonel Diodiece in Lion Of The Desert

Raf Vallone

Colonel Diodiece

John Gielgud - Sharif El Gariani in Lion Of The Desert

John Gielgud

Sharif El Gariani

Andrew Keir - Salem in Lion Of The Desert

Andrew Keir

Salem

Gastone Moschin - Major Tomelli in Lion Of The Desert

Gastone Moschin

Major Tomelli

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Release Date

April 17, 1981

Runtime

2h 53m

Rating

PG

Genres

Drama, History, War

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