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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