Lion of the Desert

Lion of the Desert

Directed by Moustapha Akkad
19812hr 53min

In the vast and unforgiving desert of Libya, a fierce warrior emerges as a beacon of hope for his people. Omar Mukhtar, played by the legendary Anthony Quinn, stands tall against the ruthless Italian forces who seek to conquer his homeland. As the Lion of the Desert, he leads his fellow rebels with unwavering courage and determination, becoming a symbol of resistance and defiance in the face of oppression.

Through sweeping landscapes and gripping battle scenes, "Lion of the Desert" transports viewers to a time of turmoil and heroism, where one man's bravery inspired a nation to rise up against tyranny. Witness the epic struggle for freedom and justice, as Omar Mukhtar's unwavering spirit shines brightly amidst the chaos of war. This historical drama is not just a tale of conflict, but a testament to the enduring power of the human spirit in the face of overwhelming odds. Prepare to be captivated by a story that will leave you in awe of the Lion of the Desert and his remarkable legacy.

Cast

Anthony Quinn

Omar Mukhtar

Anthony Quinn

Andrew Keir

Oliver Reed

Gen. Rodolfo Graziani

Oliver Reed

Rod Steiger

Benito Mussolini

Rod Steiger

Raf Vallone

Colonel Diodiece

Raf Vallone

John Gielgud

Sharif El Gariani

John Gielgud

Irene Papas

Mabrouka

Irene Papas

Sky du Mont

Prince Amadeo

Sky du Mont

Gianfranco Barra

Gastone Moschin

Major Tomelli

Gastone Moschin

Ewen Solon

Italian Tank Commander

Ewen Solon

Angelo Ragusa

Arab Caught in Barbed Wire (uncredited)

Angelo Ragusa

Lorenzo Piani

Prisoner Escort

Lorenzo Piani

Luciano Bartoli

Captain Lontano

Luciano Bartoli

Stefano Patrizi

Lt. Sandrini

Stefano Patrizi

Takis Emmanuel

Bu-Matari

Takis Emmanuel

Robert Brown

Al Fadeel

Robert Brown

Franco Fantasia

Governor General

Franco Fantasia

Luciano Catenacci

Italian Sergeant

Luciano Catenacci

Pietro Tordi

Field Marshall

Pietro Tordi

Rodolfo Bigotti

Claudio Gora

President of the Court

Claudio Gora

Alec Mango

Unnamed Role

Alec Mango

George Sweeney

Captain Biagi

George Sweeney

Mark Colleano

Infantry Corporal (uncredited)

Mark Colleano

Tom Felleghy

Italian General (uncredited)

Tom Felleghy

Lino Capolicchio

Captain Bedendo

Lino Capolicchio

Mario Feliciani

Lobitto

Mario Feliciani

Eleonora Stathopoulou

Ali's mother

Eleonora Stathopoulou

Adolfo Lastretti

Colonel Sarsani

Adolfo Lastretti

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