Lion of the Desert
Not Rated
HistoryWarDrama
7.3/10(170 ratings)
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.
04-17-1981
2h 53m
Main Cast
Movie Details
Production Info
- Director:
- Moustapha Akkad
- Writers:
- David Butler, H.A.L. Craig
- Production:
- Falcon International Productions, Filmco International Productions
- Revenue:
- $1,502,136
- Budget:
- $35,000,000
Key Crew
- Writer:
- David Butler
- Director:
- Moustapha Akkad
- Writer:
- H.A.L. Craig
- Stunt Coordinator:
- Glenn Randall Jr.
- Special Effects Supervisor:
- Kit West
Locations and Languages
- Country:
- US
- Filming:
- LY; US
- Languages:
- en