Lion of the Desert

Release Date: 1981-04-17

Runtime: 173

Languages: العربية | English | Italiano

Rating: 7.3

Votes: 176

Genres: History | War | Drama

Director: Moustapha Akkad

Description: 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 litt...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.Read More

Production Companies:

Falcon International Productions

Filmco International Productions