Lion of the Desert (1981)

He was a man of honor in a war without any.

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.

Genres: History, War, Drama

Stars: Anthony Quinn, Rod Steiger, Oliver Reed, Irene Papas, Raf Vallone

Release Date: 1981-04-17

Country: Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, United States of America

Ratings: 7.3 / 10 (189 votes)

Runtime: 173 mins