Lion of the Desert

Lion of the Desert (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.

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Top Cast

Anthony Quinn

As Omar Mukhtar

Rod Steiger

As Benito Mussolini

Oliver Reed

As Gen. Rodolfo Graziani

Irene Papas

As Mabrouka

Raf Vallone

As Colonel Diodiece

John Gielgud

As Sharif El Gariani

Andrew Keir

As Salem

Gastone Moschin

As Major Tomelli

Stefano Patrizi

As Lt. Sandrini

Adolfo Lastretti

As Colonel Sarsani

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