Lion of the Desert
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2hrs
53mins
Directed by
Moustapha Akkad,
Geoffrey Helman,
Starring
Anthony Quinn,
Rod Steiger,
Oliver Reed,
Irene Papas
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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.