Lion of the Desert

Lion of the Desert

"He was a man of honor in a war without any."

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.

Release Date

April 17, 1981

Status

Released

Original Title

Lion of the Desert

Runtime

2h 53min

Budget

$35,000,000

Revenue

$1,502,136

Language

Arabic, English, Italian