Lion of the Desert (1981)
Lion of the Desert is a 1981 history movie directed by Moustapha Akkad, with a running time of 2h 53m. It stars Anthony Quinn, Oliver Reed and Irene Papas.
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.
Quick answers
What is Lion of the Desert about?
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.
When was Lion of the Desert released?
Lion of the Desert was released on 17 April 1981.
How long is Lion of the Desert?
Lion of the Desert runs 2h 53m.
Who made Lion of the Desert?
Lion of the Desert was directed by Moustapha Akkad.
Where can I watch Lion of the Desert?
Lion of the Desert is available on Shahid VIP, Darkroom, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Fandango at Home Free, Plex and The Roku Channel.
Where to watch Lion of the Desert
Stream: Shahid VIP
Watch free: Darkroom
Watch free with ads: Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Fandango at Home Free, Plex, The Roku Channel, Tubi TV
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Cast
- Anthony Quinn as Omar al-Mukhtar
- Oliver Reed as General Rodolfo Graziani
- Irene Papas as Mabrouka
- Raf Vallone as Colonel Diodiece
- Rod Steiger as Benito Mussolini
- John Gielgud as Sharif El Gariani
- Andrew Keir as Salem
- Gastone Moschin as Major Tomelli
- Stefano Patrizi as Lieutenant Sandrini
- Adolfo Lastretti as Colonel Sarsani
- Sky du Mont as Prince Amadeo
- Şahin Çelik as Prince Amadeo (voice)