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Lion of the Desert (1981)

PG 173 min  -  Biography | Drama | War  -   25 September 1981 (Finland)
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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 WWI... See full summary »

Director:

Moustapha Akkad

Writers:

David Butler (additional material), H.A.L. Craig, and 1 more credit »
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Lion of the Desert -- Omar Mukhtar, an Arab Muslim rebel, fights against the Italian conquest of Libya in WWI. It gives viewers a glimpse into this little-known region and chapter of history, and exposes the means by which the conquering army attempted to subdue the natives.
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Anthony Quinn ...
Oliver Reed ...
Irene Papas Irene Papas ...
Mabrouka
Raf Vallone Raf Vallone ...
Colonel Diodiece
Rod Steiger ...
John Gielgud ...
Sharif El Gariani
Andrew Keir Andrew Keir ...
Salem
Gastone Moschin Gastone Moschin ...
Major Tomelli
Stefano Patrizi Stefano Patrizi ...
Lt. Sandrini
Adolfo Lastretti Adolfo Lastretti ...
Colonel Sarsani
Sky du Mont Sky du Mont ...
Prince Amadeo (as Sky Dumont)
Takis Emmanuel Takis Emmanuel ...
Bu-Matari
Rodolfo Bigotti Rodolfo Bigotti ...
Ismail
Robert Brown Robert Brown ...
Al Fadeel
Eleonora Stathopoulou Eleonora Stathopoulou ...
Ali's Mother
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Storyline

This movie tells the story of Omar Mukhtar, an Arab Muslim rebel who fought against the Italian conquest of Libya in WWI. 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. Written by Ibrahim Bloushy <ZCS3313@sakaau03.bitnet>  

Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis

Plot Keywords:

Desert | Rebel | Libya | Mussolini | Muslim  | See more »

Taglines:

A giant of a man against a general seeking glory...a spectacular adventure of arch enemies in battle.

Genres:

Biography | Drama | War

Parents Guide:

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Details

Country:

Libya | USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Omar Mukhtar: Lion of the Desert See more »

Filming Locations:

Libya

Box Office

Budget:

$35,000,000 (estimated)
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Black and White (archive footage) | Black and White  | Color (Eastmancolor)

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1
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Trivia

The antagonists, Omar Muktar played by Anthony Quinn, and Gen. Graziani, played by Oliver Reed, only have two scenes together. See more »

Goofs

Factual errors: During the narrated introduction immediately following the opening credits, the Earth is depicted revolving backwards - west-to-east instead of east-to-west. See more »

Quotes

[Omar Mukhtar protects two surviving Italian soldiers]
Omar Mukhtar: We do not kill *prisoners*!
Arab Warrior: *They* do it to *us*!
Omar Mukhtar: "They" are not our *teachers!*
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Connections

Referenced in 'Halloween': A Cut Above the Rest (2003) See more »

Soundtracks

"'O sole mio"
(uncredited)
Music by Eduardo Di Capua
Lyrics by Giovanni Capurro See more »