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TMDb
7.3
Lion of the Desert
PG
17 Apr 1981
2 hr 53 mins
History
War
Drama
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.
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Omar Mukhtar
Benito Mussolini
Gen. Rodolfo Graziani
Mabrouka
Colonel Diodiece
Sharif El Gariani
Major Tomelli
Lt. Sandrini
Colonel Sarsani
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