Lion of the Desert
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United States, Libya · 1981
Rated PG · 2h 53m
Director Moustapha Akkad
Starring Anthony Quinn, Rod Steiger, Oliver Reed, Irene Papas
Genre Action, History, War
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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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