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Lion of the Desert

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

This movie tells the story of Omar Mukhtar, an Arab Muslim rebel who fought against the Italian conquest of Libya during the second Italo-Senussi War. 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.

7.3(186 votes)
Release Date: April 17, 1981
Runtime: 173 minutes

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