Lion of the Desert

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.

Average Score : 72.7

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

Status: Released

Release Date: 1981-04-17

Geners History War Drama

Production Companies Falcon International Productions

Production Countries Libyan Arab Jamahiriya,United States of America,

Run time: 173 minutes

Budget: $35,000,000

Revenue: $1,500,000