guerrilla warfare,libya,italy,resistance,world war ii,based on true story,benito mussolini

Lion of the Desert (1981)

Poster for Lion of the Desert

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 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.

Cast & Crew

Director
Moustapha Akkad
  • Profile picture of Anthony Quinn
    Omar Mukhtar Anthony Quinn
  • Profile picture of Rod Steiger
    Benito Mussolini Rod Steiger
  • Profile picture of Oliver Reed
    Gen. Rodolfo Graziani Oliver Reed
  • Profile picture of Irene Papas
    Mabrouka Irene Papas
  • Profile picture of Raf Vallone
    Colonel Diodiece Raf Vallone
  • Profile picture of John Gielgud
    Sharif El Gariani John Gielgud
  • Profile picture of Andrew Keir
    Salem Andrew Keir
  • Profile picture of Gastone Moschin
    Major Tomelli Gastone Moschin

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Keywords

  • guerrilla warfare
  • libya
  • italy
  • resistance
  • world war ii
  • based on true story
  • benito mussolini