
Lion of the Desert
He was a man of honor in a war without any.
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7.3%
1981-04-17
|History, War, Drama
Runtime: 173 minutes
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.
Featured Crew
Moustapha Akkad
Producer
Moustapha Akkad
Director