Film·1981·PG·2h 53m

Lion of the Desert

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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.

Directed by Moustapha Akkad

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12 credited

Anthony Quinn
Anthony QuinnOmar al-Mukhtar
Oliver Reed
Oliver ReedGeneral Rodolfo Graziani
Irene Papas
Irene PapasMabrouka
Raf Vallone
Raf ValloneColonel Diodiece
Rod Steiger
Rod SteigerBenito Mussolini
John Gielgud
John GielgudSharif El Gariani
Andrew Keir
Andrew KeirSalem
Gastone Moschin
Gastone MoschinMajor Tomelli
Stefano Patrizi
Stefano PatriziLieutenant Sandrini
Adolfo Lastretti
Adolfo LastrettiColonel Sarsani
Sky du Mont
Sky du MontPrince Amadeo
Şahin Çelik
Şahin ÇelikPrince Amadeo (voice)

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