This movie tells the story of Omar Mukhtar, an Arab Muslim rebel who fought against the Italian conquest of Libya in WWII. 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.
April 17, 1981
Released
Lion of the Desert
2h 53min
$35,000,000
$1,502,136
Arabic, English, Italian
Falcon International ProductionsFilmco International Productions