Lion Of The Desert
Description
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.
Stars
Anthony Quinn, Oliver Reed, Irene Papas, Raf Vallone, Rod Steiger
Runtime
173 minutes
Release Date
April 17, 1981
Rating
7.3/10 (194 votes)