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Lion of the Desert

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

1981 173 min 7.3

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.

Details

Status: Released
Release Date: 1981-04-17
Budget: $35,000,000
Revenue: $1,502,136
Production: Falcon International Productions, Filmco International Productions