Lion of the Desert

    Lion of the Desert
    1981

    Synopsis

    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.

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    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

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