
Lion of the Desert
History
War
Drama
Lenguage:173 min
Duration:en
Release date:Apr 17, 1981
Calificacion:7.3
Description:
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.
Cast

Anthony QuinnOmar Mukhtar

Rod SteigerBenito Mussolini

Oliver ReedGen. Rodolfo Graziani

Irene PapasMabrouka

Raf ValloneColonel Diodiece

John GielgudSharif El Gariani

Andrew KeirSalem

Gastone MoschinMajor Tomelli

Stefano PatriziLt. Sandrini

Adolfo LastrettiColonel Sarsani