Lion of the Desert
- Release Year
- 1981
- Runtime
- 2h 53m
- Genres
- Drama
- History
- War
- Directed By
- Moustapha Akkad
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.
