Lion of the Desert
en
PG-13
7.3
April 1981
History
War
Drama
This movie tells the story of Omar Mukhtar, an Arab Muslim rebel who fought against the Italian conquest of Libya during the second Italo-Senussi War. 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
