Lion of the Desert
Genres
History
War
Drama
Overview
This movie tells the story of Omar Mukhtar, an Arab Muslim rebel who fought against the Italian conquest of Libya during the second Italo-Senussi War. 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.
Details
Budget
$35000000
Revenue
$1502136
Runtime
173 min
Release Date
1981-04-17
Status
Released
Vote Count
178
Vote Average
7.289
Cast
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