Lion of the Desert
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.
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Director: Giorgio Venturoli, Miguel Gil, Moustapha Akkad
Actors: Adolfo Lastretti, Andrew Keir, Anthony Quinn, Gastone Moschin, Irene Papas, John Gielgud, Oliver Reed, Raf Vallone, Rod Steiger, Stefano Patrizi