Lion of the Desert
Resistance leader Omar Mukhtar opposes Italian colonization before World War II. The brutal guerrilla war against Italian General Rodolfo Graziani and the Fascist forces of Benito Mussolini highlights the struggle for Libyan independence and the harsh tactics utilised by the colonisers.
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Anthony Quinn
Omar al-Mukhtar
Oliver Reed
General Rodolfo Graziani
Irene Papas
Mabrouka
Raf Vallone
Colonel Diodiece
Rod Steiger
Benito Mussolini
John Gielgud
Sharif El Gariani
Andrew Keir
Salem
Gastone Moschin
Major Tomelli
Stefano Patrizi
Lieutenant Sandrini
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Adolfo Lastretti
Colonel Sarsani
Sky du Mont
Prince Amadeo
Şahin Çelik
Prince Amadeo (voice)
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Where can I watch Lion of the Desert?
- Lion of the Desert (1981) is available to stream on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV channel, AMC+ Amazon Channel, The Roku Channel and AMC+ in US. Streaming catalogues change often, so confirm on the service before starting.
- Is Lion of the Desert available to rent or buy?
- You can rent Lion of the Desert from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies and YouTube. It's available to buy from Amazon DVD / Blu-ray, Barnes & Noble, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
- When was Lion of the Desert released?
- Lion of the Desert was released in 1981. It has a runtime of 173 minutes.
- What kind of film is Lion of the Desert?
- Lion of the Desert is a history, war, drama film. Resistance leader Omar Mukhtar opposes Italian colonization before World War II. The brutal guerrilla war against Italian General Rodolfo Graziani and the Fascist forces of Benito …
- Who stars in Lion of the Desert?
- Lion of the Desert stars Anthony Quinn, Oliver Reed, Irene Papas and Raf Vallone.