Lion of the Desert (1981)

04/17/1981 2h 53m

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

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Overview

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 Ages at Release

Anthony Quinn

as Omar Mukhtar

Born 04/21/1915

Died 06/03/2001, age

Rod Steiger

as Benito Mussolini

Born 04/14/1925

Died 07/09/2002, age

Oliver Reed

as Gen. Rodolfo Graziani

Born 02/13/1938

Died 05/02/1999, age

Irene Papas

as Mabrouka

Born 09/03/1926

Died 09/14/2022, age

Raf Vallone

as Colonel Diodiece

Born 02/17/1916

Died 10/31/2002, age

John Gielgud

as Sharif El Gariani

Born 04/14/1904

Died 05/21/2000, age

Sky du Mont

as Prince Amadeo

Born 05/20/1947, age