Lion of the Desert
movie
He was a man of honor in a war without any.
Released April 17, 1981
Overview
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.
Cast
Anthony Quinn
as
Omar Mukhtar
Rod Steiger
as
Benito Mussolini
Oliver Reed
as
Gen. Rodolfo Graziani
Irene Papas
as
Mabrouka
Raf Vallone
as
Colonel Diodiece
John Gielgud
as
Sharif El Gariani
Andrew Keir
as
Salem
Gastone Moschin
as
Major Tomelli
Stefano Patrizi
as
Lt. Sandrini
Adolfo Lastretti
as
Colonel Sarsani
Sky du Mont
as
Prince Amadeo
Takis Emmanuel
as
Bu-Matari
Crew
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David Butler
as
Writer
Moustapha Akkad
as
Director
H.A.L. Craig
as
Writer
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Jim Willis
as
Sound Recordist
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Chris Greenham
as
Sound Editor
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Norman Bolland
as
Sound Recordist
Maurice Jarre
as
Original Music Composer
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Maude Spector
as
Casting
Mario Garbuglia
as
Production Design
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Miguel Gil
as
First Assistant Director
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Glenn Randall Jr.
as
Stunt Coordinator
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James Bawden
as
Camera Operator