Lion of the Desert

1981·Movie
2h 53min
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About

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

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.
Historical EpicColonial WarfareBiopicArab ResistanceItalian OccupationPolitical DramaBrutal ConflictTragic HeroCultural Clash

Crew

Directed by:
Glenn Randall Jr., Moustapha Akkad, Miguel Gil
Written by:
H.A.L. Craig, David Butler
Produced by:
Mario Garbuglia, Maude Spector, Moustapha Akkad
Composed by:
Maurice Jarre, Jim Willis, Chris Greenham

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