Lion of the Desert
📅 4/17/1981⏱️ 173 minutes★7.4/10
Lion of the Desert
📅 4/17/1981⏱️ 173 minutes★7.4/10
Overview
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.
Release Date
April 17, 1981
Runtime
173 minutes
Rating
★7.4/10(197 votes)
Status
Released
Genres
HistoryWarDrama
Cast
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
Sky du Mont
Prince Amadeo
Şahin Çelik
Prince Amadeo (voice)
Takis Emmanuel
Bu-Matari
Content Source
Data provided by The Movie Database (TMDB).
