Lion of the Desert
1981/04/17 (US) | History, War, Drama
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.
Moustapha Akkad
Director
Lead Cast
Anthony Quinn
Omar Mukhtar
Rod Steiger
Benito Mussolini
Oliver Reed
Gen. Rodolfo Graziani
Irene Papas
Mabrouka
Raf Vallone
Colonel Diodiece
John Gielgud
Sharif El Gariani
Andrew Keir
Salem
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Budget
$ 35,000,000
Revenue
$ 1,502,136
Status
Released
Production Company
- Falcon International Productions
- Filmco International Productions
Crews
David Butler
Writer
H.A.L. Craig
Writer
Norman Bolland
Sound Recordist
Jim Willis
Sound Recordist
Mario Garbuglia
Production Designer
Chris Greenham
Sound Editor
Maurice Jarre
Original Music Composer