Lion Of The Desert

Lion Of The Desert (1981)

April 17th, 19812h 53min

History, War, Drama
73%

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.


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