Anthony Quinn
Omar al-Mukhtar
1981•2h 53m•Released•EN
Lion of the Desert
“He was a man of honor in a war without any.”
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.
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Movie Details
Release Date
April 17, 1981
Runtime
2h 53m
Rating
7.3 / 10
Votes
207
Budget
$35,000,000
Revenue
$1,502,136
Status
Released
Popularity
5.3
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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
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Adolfo Lastretti
Colonel Sarsani
Sky du Mont
Prince Amadeo
Şahin Çelik
Prince Amadeo (voice)
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