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Lion of the Desert
Lion of the Desert

Lion of the Desert

1981·2h 53m·History, War, Drama
7.3205 ratings

Overview

Resistance leader Omar Mukhtar opposes Italian colonization before World War II. The brutal guerrilla war against Italian General Rodolfo Graziani and the Fascist forces of Benito Mussolini highlights the struggle for Libyan independence and the harsh tactics utilised by the colonisers.

Cast

  • Anthony QuinnAnthony QuinnOmar al-Mukhtar
  • Oliver ReedOliver ReedGeneral Rodolfo Graziani
  • Irene PapasIrene PapasMabrouka
  • Raf ValloneRaf ValloneColonel Diodiece
  • Rod SteigerRod SteigerBenito Mussolini
  • John GielgudJohn GielgudSharif El Gariani
  • Andrew KeirAndrew KeirSalem
  • Gastone MoschinGastone MoschinMajor Tomelli
  • Stefano PatriziStefano PatriziLieutenant Sandrini
  • Adolfo LastrettiAdolfo LastrettiColonel Sarsani
  • Sky du MontSky du MontPrince Amadeo
  • Şahin ÇelikŞahin ÇelikPrince Amadeo (voice)
  • Takis EmmanuelTakis EmmanuelBu-Matari
  • Rodolfo BigottiRodolfo BigottiIsmail
  • Robert BrownRobert BrownAl Fadeel

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