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Lion of the Desert
📅 4/17/1981⏱️ 173 minutes★7.4/10
Lion of the Desert
📅 4/17/1981⏱️ 173 minutes★7.4/10
Overview
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.
Release Date
April 17, 1981
Runtime
173 minutes
Rating
★7.4/10(197 votes)
Status
Released
Genres
HistoryWarDrama
Cast

Anthony Quinn
Omar al-Mukhtar

Oliver Reed
General Rodolfo Graziani

Irene Papas
Mabrouka

Raf Vallone
Colonel Diodiece

Rod Steiger
Benito Mussolini

John Gielgud
Sharif El Gariani

Andrew Keir
Salem

Gastone Moschin
Major Tomelli

Stefano Patrizi
Lieutenant Sandrini

Sky du Mont
Prince Amadeo

Şahin Çelik
Prince Amadeo (voice)

Takis Emmanuel
Bu-Matari
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