

Lion of the Desert
19812h 53min
7.3
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.
Genre | History, War, Drama |
Production Companies | Falcon International Productions, Filmco International Productions |
Production Ccountries | Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, United States of America |