Lion of the Desert (1981)
2h 53min
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He was a man of honor in a war without any.
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This movie tells the story of Omar Mukhtar, an Arab Muslim rebel who fought against the Italian conquest of Libya in WWII. 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.
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Directed by: Moustapha Akkad, Jack Hildyard, Miguel Gil
Written by: David Butler, H.A.L. Craig
Produced by: Moustapha Akkad, June Bordcosh, Roy Stevens
Composed by: Maurice Jarre
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