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Lion of the Desert(1981)
Status: Released
Date: 1981-04-17
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189 Votes
Time: 2h 53m
He was a man of honor in a war without any.
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.
Languages: Arabic, English, Italian.
Countries:
Libyan Arab Jamahiriya,
United States of America
Budget: $35,000,000.00
Revenue: $1,502,136.00
ProductionCompanies:
Falcon International Productions
Filmco International Productions
Movie: Lion of the Desert
Top 10 Billed Cast
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
Stefano Patrizi
Lt. Sandrini
Adolfo Lastretti
Colonel Sarsani
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