Lion of the Desert
He was a man of honor in a war without any.
1981 PG 2h 53m
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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| Original title | Lion of the Desert |
|---|---|
| Release date | Mar 27, 1981 |
| Status | Released |
| Original language | EN |
| Country | United Kingdom, LY, United States of America |
| Certification (US) | PG |
| Keywords | world war ii, based on true story, 1930s, resistance, 1920s, benito mussolini, africa, historical drama, guerrilla warfare, independence movement, libya, anti-colonialism |
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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 Mar 27, 1981 (status: Released).
Who directed Lion of the Desert?
Moustapha Akkad directed Lion of the Desert.
What is the TMDB rating of Lion of the Desert?
Lion of the Desert has a TMDB rating of 7.3/10 from 206 votes.