Lion of the Desert (1981)

2h 53m
Running Time

April 17, 1981
Release Date

Lion of the Desert (1981)

2h 53m
Running Time

April 17, 1981
Release Date

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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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Details.

Release Date
April 17, 1981

Status
Released

Running Time
2h 53m

Content Rating
PG

Budget
$35,000,000

Box Office
$1,500,000

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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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