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Lion of the Desert
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7.3
177 reviews
History/War
2h 53m
1981

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...

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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.

  • DirectorMoustapha Akkad
  • Release17 April 1981
  • Genre
  • Duration2h 53m
  • Budget$35,000,000
  • Revenue$1,502,136
  • Rate
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    7.3
    177 reviews
  • Productions

    Falcon International Productions, Filmco International Productions

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