Storyline
Resistance leader Omar Mukhtar opposes Italian colonization before World War II. The brutal guerrilla war against Italian General Rodolfo Graziani and the Fascist forces of Benito Mussolini highlights the struggle for Libyan independence and the harsh tactics utilised by the colonisers.
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Cast & Crew
Anthony Quinn
Omar al-Mukhtar
Oliver Reed
General Rodolfo Graziani
Irene Papas
Mabrouka
Raf Vallone
Colonel Diodiece
Rod Steiger
Benito Mussolini
John Gielgud
Sharif El Gariani
Andrew Keir
Salem
Gastone Moschin
Major Tomelli
Stefano Patrizi
Lieutenant Sandrini
Adolfo Lastretti
Colonel Sarsani
Sky du Mont
Prince Amadeo
Şahin Çelik
Prince Amadeo (voice)
Frequently Asked Questions
Lion of the Desert was released on April 17, 1981.
The runtime of Lion of the Desert is 2h 53m.
Lion of the Desert is a History, War, Drama movie.
Lion of the Desert has a rating of 7.3 out of 10 on TMDB.
Lion of the Desert is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.
Lion of the Desert was directed by Moustapha Akkad.
The main cast of Lion of the Desert includes Anthony Quinn, Oliver Reed, Irene Papas.
Lion of the Desert is originally in English.