Lion of the Desert

He was a man of honor in a war without any.

19812h 53m7.3(206 votes)

HistoryWarDrama

Synopsis

Resistance leader Omar Mukhtar opposes Italian colonization before World War II. The brutal guerrilla war against Italian General Rodolfo Graziani and the Fascist forces of Benito Mussolini highlights the struggle for Libyan independence and the harsh tactics utilised by the colonisers.

Lion of the Desert (1981) is a history, war, and drama film directed by Moustapha Akkad. It stars Anthony Quinn, Oliver Reed, and Irene Papas. The film runs for 2 hours 53 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 7.3 out of 10 from 206 votes.

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Director

Moustapha Akkad

Cast

Anthony Quinn

Omar al-Mukhtar

Oliver Reed

General Rodolfo Graziani

Irene Papas

Mabrouka

Raf Vallone

Colonel Diodiece

Rod Steiger

Benito Mussolini

John Gielgud

Sharif El Gariani

Andrew Keir

Salem

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Where can I watch Lion of the Desert?

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Who stars in Lion of the Desert?

Lion of the Desert stars Anthony Quinn, Oliver Reed, Irene Papas, and Raf Vallone, and was directed by Moustapha Akkad.

How long is Lion of the Desert?

Lion of the Desert has a runtime of 2 hours 53 minutes.

When did Lion of the Desert come out?

Lion of the Desert was released in 1981.

What genre is Lion of the Desert?

Lion of the Desert is a history, war, and drama film.

Is Lion of the Desert worth watching?

Lion of the Desert holds an average audience score of 7.3 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.