Lion of the Desert (1981)

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

History War Drama

Overview

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.

Duration

173 min

Rating

⭐ 7.3 / 10

Status

Released

Release Date

Apr 17, 1981

Languages

Arabic, English, Italian

Production

Falcon International Productions, Filmco International Productions