The Lion of the Desert

Storyline

Lion of the Desert 1980

Dictator Mussolini pursued a violent policy to eliminate indigenous Muslims in Africa for 20 years. He appoints his general Rodolfo Graziani as the governor of Libya and demands the capture and punishment of those he deems rebels. The resistance in Libya continues under the leadership of Omar Mukhtar. A teacher by profession, Omar Mukhtar fights against the Italian forces. Military units were used in the necessary military scenes for the film. A city was built, 400 buildings were constructed, and a medical center capable of withstanding scorpion stings was established for the film.

Genre:
Biography, Drama
Category:
1900s, History
Country:
United States, Libya
IMDB:
8.2 - tt0081059
Duration:
Content Rating:
PG
Director:
Moustapha Akkad
Stars:
Anthony Quinn, Oliver Reed, Rod Steiger