Lion of the Desert
- released:1981-04-17
- genres: History, War, Drama
- duration:173m
- casts: Anthony Quinn, Rod Steiger, Oliver Reed, Irene Papas, Raf Vallone
- Country: Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, United States of America
- Production: Falcon International Productions, Filmco International Productions
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.