Lion of the Desert
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.
Action, History, War
Falcon International Productions
Anthony Quinn as Omar Mukhtar, Rod Steiger as Benito Mussolini, Oliver Reed as Gen. Rodolfo Graziani, Irene Papas as Mabrouka, Raf Vallone as Colonel Diodiece, John Gielgud as Sharif El Gariani, Andrew Keir as Salem, Gastone Moschin as Major Tomelli, Stefano Patrizi as Lt. Sandrini, Adolfo Lastretti as Colonel Sarsani, Sky du Mont as Prince Amadeo, Takis Emmanuel as Bu-Matari, Rodolfo Bigotti as Ismail, Robert Brown as Al Fadeel, Eleonora Stathopoulou as Ali's mother