Lion of the Desert (1981)
2h 53m
Running Time
April 17, 1981Release Date
Plot.
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.
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Currently Lion of the Desert is available for streaming online, rent, buy or watch for free on: Tubi TV, Amazon Video, Freevee
Streaming in:πΊπΈ United States
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Cast & Crew.
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Details.
Release DateApril 17, 1981
StatusReleased
Running Time2h 53m
Content RatingPG
Budget$35,000,000
Box Office$1,500,000
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Wiki.
Lion of the Desert is a 1980 epic historical war film about the Second Italo-Senussi War, starring Anthony Quinn as Libyan tribal leader Omar Mukhtar, a Bedouin leader fighting the Regio Esercito (Royal Italian Army), and Oliver Reed as Italian General Rodolfo Graziani, who defeated Mukhtar. It was directed by Moustapha Akkad.Released in May 1981, the film has received positive reviews from critics, but performed poorly at the box office, gaining revenues of US$1.5 million worldwide despite having a $35 million budget. The film was banned in Italy in 1982 and was only shown on pay TV in 2009.
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