Lion of the Desert
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.
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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Sky du Mont
as Prince Amadeo
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Oliver Reed
as General Rodolfo Graziani
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Anthony Quinn
as Omar al-Mukhtar
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Gastone Moschin
as Major Tomelli
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Raf Vallone
as Colonel Diodiece
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Robert Brown
as Al Fadeel
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John Gielgud
as Sharif El Gariani
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Rod Steiger
as Benito Mussolini
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Mario Adorf
as (uncredited)
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Andrew Keir
as Salem
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- $1,502,136