Lion of the Desert
7.3
April 1981
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.
Runtime:
2 hours 53 minutes
Status:
Released
Original Language:
en
Budget:
$35,000,000.00
Revenue:
$1,502,136.00
Director:
Moustapha Akkad