Lion of the Desert

Lion of the Desert

1981 · 173 min · EN · PG · 7.3 (147 votes)
Dir. Moustapha Akkad · Starring Anthony Quinn, Oliver Reed, Irene Papas, Raf Vallone, Rod Steiger, John Gielgud · Music Maurice Jarre

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

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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.

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A sweeping, somber epic of a David-and-Goliath struggle. It feels grand and tragic, chronicling a desperate fight for freedom against overwhelming odds. The visuals are vast, emphasizing the harsh beauty of the land and the brutal realities of war.

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