Lion of the Desert
Lion of the Desert (1981) is a history drama, directed by Moustapha Akkad. It stars Anthony Quinn and Oliver Reed. The film is based on a true story. The 173-minute film holds an audience score of 7.4/10.
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What Lion of the Desert Is About
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.
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What is Lion of the Desert about?
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.
Where can I watch Lion of the Desert?
Lion of the Desert is available to watch on digital platforms such as Shahid VIP, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.
How long is Lion of the Desert?
Lion of the Desert runs for 173 minutes (2h 53m).
When did Lion of the Desert come out?
Lion of the Desert was released in 1981.
Who directed Lion of the Desert?
Lion of the Desert was directed by Moustapha Akkad.
Who stars in Lion of the Desert?
Lion of the Desert stars Anthony Quinn, Oliver Reed, Irene Papas, Raf Vallone.
What is Lion of the Desert's rating?
Lion of the Desert holds 8.2/10 on IMDb and 7.4/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 81 out of 100.
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