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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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Quick facts
Year
1981
Runtime
2h 53m
TMDB Rating
⭐ 7.3/10
Votes
198
Genre
History, War, Drama
Director
Language
EN
Budget
$35.0M
Cast
guerrilla warfare
libya
africa
resistance
world war ii
independence movement
based on true story
benito mussolini
historical drama
1920s
1930s
anti-colonialism
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Questions about Lion of the Desert
How long is Lion of the Desert?
Lion of the Desert has a runtime of 2h 53m (2 hours and 53 minutes).
Who directed Lion of the Desert?
Lion of the Desert was directed by Moustapha Akkad and released in 1981.
What genre is Lion of the Desert?
Lion of the Desert is a History, War, Drama film (1981).
Who stars in Lion of the Desert?
The cast of Lion of the Desert includes Anthony Quinn, Oliver Reed, Irene Papas, Raf Vallone, Rod Steiger.
What is the TMDB rating for Lion of the Desert?
Lion of the Desert has a TMDB rating of 7.3/10 based on 198 votes.
