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.

Anthony Quinn
Omar Mukhtar

Rod Steiger
Benito Mussolini

Oliver Reed
Gen. Rodolfo Graziani

Irene Papas
Mabrouka

Raf Vallone
Colonel Diodiece

John Gielgud
Sharif El Gariani

Andrew Keir
Salem

Gastone Moschin
Major Tomelli
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Release Date
April 17, 1981
Runtime
2h 53m
Rating
PG
Genres
Drama, History, War
Director