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Film · 1981

Lion of the Desert

"He was a man of honor in a war without any."

1981 173 min ★ 7.3/10 History War Drama

Directed by Moustapha Akkad

Written by David Butler , H.A.L. Craig

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.

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Cast
195
Ratings
$2M
Box Office
$35M
Budget

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Who are the main actors in Lion of the Desert?

The main actors in Lion of the Desert are Anthony Quinn, Oliver Reed, Irene Papas, Raf Vallone, Rod Steiger.

Who directed Lion of the Desert?

Lion of the Desert was directed by Moustapha Akkad.

When was Lion of the Desert released?

Lion of the Desert was released in 1981.

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Lion of the Desert has a rating of 7.3/10 based on 195 votes.

How long is Lion of the Desert?

Lion of the Desert has a runtime of 173 minutes.


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