Lion of the Desert

2h 53m 1981 History, War, Drama Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, United States of America

Budget: $35,000,000 Revenue: $1,502,136

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.

Director

Moustapha Akkad

Writer

David Butler, H.A.L. Craig

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