Lion Of The Desert (1981)
This movie tells the story of Omar Mukhtar, an Arab Muslim rebel who fought against the Italian conquest of Libya during the second Italo-Senussi War. 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.
Directing:
Writing:
Stars:
- Moustapha Akkad
Writing:
- H.A.L. Craig
- David Butler
Stars:
Release Date: 1981-04-17
7.3/10
7.3/10
- Country: LY, US
- Language: Italiano | English | العربية
- Runtime: 173
- Budget: $35,000,000
- Revenue: $1,502,136
Benito Mussolini
Sharif El Gariani
Gen. Rodolfo Graziani
Salem
Governor General
President of the Court
Italian Tank Commander
Lobitto
Captain Bedendo
Italian General (uncredited)
Colonel Diodiece
Major Tomelli
Lt. Sandrini
Omar Mukhtar
Mabrouka
Colonel Sarsani
Prince Amadeo
Bu-Matari
Ismail
Al Fadeel
Ali's mother
Captain Lontano
Italian Sergeant
Captain Biagi
Young Soldier
Field Marshall
Abdul
Barillo
Prisoner Escort
Infantry Corporal (uncredited)
Arab Caught in Barbed Wire (uncredited)
Man Watching Trail (uncredited)
Military Judge (uncredited)
