Lion of the Desert (1981)
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.
Lion of the DesertHistory, War, Drama
Cast
- Anthony Quinn — Omar al-Mukhtar
- Oliver Reed — General Rodolfo Graziani
- Irene Papas — Mabrouka
- Raf Vallone — Colonel Diodiece
- Rod Steiger — Benito Mussolini
- John Gielgud — Sharif El Gariani
- Andrew Keir — Salem
- Gastone Moschin — Major Tomelli
- Stefano Patrizi — Lieutenant Sandrini
- Adolfo Lastretti — Colonel Sarsani
- Sky du Mont — Prince Amadeo
- Şahin Çelik — Prince Amadeo (voice)
Where to watch Lion of the Desert
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