(Lion of the Desert)

Content: 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.

Countries:

Libyan Arab Jamahiriya,

United States of America

Genres:

History,

War,

Drama

Runtime:

173 minutes

Year:

1981

Directors:

Moustapha Akkad

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Production companies:

Falcon International Productions,

Filmco International Productions

Budget:

$35,000,000

Revenue:

$1,502,136

Actors:

Omar Mukhtar

Benito Mussolini

Gen. Rodolfo Graziani

Mabrouka

Colonel Diodiece

Crews:

Director

Writer

Writer

Sound Recordist

Sound Recordist