Lion of the Desert

• Cast: Anthony Quinn, Rod Steiger, Oliver Reed, Irene Papas, Raf Vallone
• Duration: 173 minutes
• Genre: History, War, Drama
• Rating: 7.299/10
• Release Date: 1981-04-17

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.