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Lion of the Desert

Overview

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.

RATING

7.30

DIRECTOR

Moustapha Akkad

COUNTRIES

Libyan Arab Jamahiriya

United States of America

RELEASE DATE

1981

TIME

2h 53m

GENRES

History

War

Drama

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