Lion of the Desert
“He was a man of honor in a war without any.”
7.3
Rating
(189 votes)
2h 53m
Runtime
1981
Released
3
Popularity
Overview
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.
Status
Released
Original Title
Lion of the Desert
Release Date
1981-04-17
Languages
Arabic, English, Italian
Budget
USD 35,000,000
Revenue
USD 1,502,136
Profit
-USD 33,497,864
Directors
Writers
David ButlerWriter
H.A.L. CraigWriter
