Lion of the Desert
(1981)

He was a man of honor in a war without any.

Released: 1981-04-17

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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.

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Anthony Quinn

as Omar Mukhtar

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Rod Steiger

as Benito Mussolini

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Oliver Reed

as Gen. Rodolfo Graziani

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Irene Papas

as Mabrouka

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Raf Vallone

as Colonel Diodiece

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John Gielgud

as Sharif El Gariani

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Gastone Moschin

as Major Tomelli

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Stefano Patrizi

as Lt. Sandrini

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Adolfo Lastretti

as Colonel Sarsani

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Sky du Mont

as Prince Amadeo

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Takis Emmanuel

as Bu-Matari

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Luciano Bartoli

as Captain Lontano

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Franco Fantasia

as Governor General

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Luciano Catenacci

as Italian Sergeant

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Claudio Gora

as President of the Court

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Giordano Falzoni

as Judge at Camp

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Mario Garbuglia

Production Designer

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Norman Bolland

Sound Recordist

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Jim Willis

Sound Recordist

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Chris Greenham

Sound Editor

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Maurice Jarre

Original Music Composer

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Kit West

Special Effects

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June Bordcosh

Associate Producer

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Roy Stevens

Associate Producer

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Nahila May Al-Jabri

Producer's Assistant

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Geoffrey Helman

Executive Producer

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Jack Hildyard

Director of Photography

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Graham Farrow

Assistant Editor

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Syd Cain

Production Designer

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