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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

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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