Lion of the Desert

1981 "He was a man of honor in a war without any."

Lion of the Desert

8.2 | 2h53m | PG | en | Drama

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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8.2 | 2h53m | PG | en | Drama , History , War

Synopsis

Cast

Anthony Quinn ,Rod Steiger ,Oliver Reed

Director

Maurice Cain

Producted By

Falcon International Productions ,

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Cast

Anthony Quinn

as Omar Mukhtar

[2002] The Magic of Fellini [2002] Avenging Angelo [2002] The Bronze Screen: 100 Years of the Latino Image in American Cinema [1996] Seven Servants [1996] Gotti [1995] A Walk in the Clouds [1994] Somebody to Love [1994] This Can't Be Love [1994] Hercules in the Underworld

Rod Steiger

as Benito Mussolini

[2004] Imaginary Witness: Hollywood and the Holocaust [2003] Poolhall Junkies [2002] The Men Who Made the Movies: Samuel Fuller [2002] The Kid [2001] The Hollywood Sign [2001] Muhammad Ali - Through The Eyes Of The World [2001] The Last Producer [1999] Crazy in Alabama [1998] Modern Vampires

Oliver Reed

as Gen. Rodolfo Graziani

[2005] Strength and Honor: Creating the World of 'Gladiator' [2000] Gladiator [1998] The Incredible Adventures of Marco Polo [1998] Jeremiah [1996] The Bruce [1995] Funny Bones [1993] Return to Lonesome Dove [1993] Return to Lonesome Dove [1992] Severed Ties