Lion of the Desert

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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  Anthony Quinn

  Omar Mukhtar
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  Rod Steiger

  Benito Mussolini
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  Oliver Reed

  Gen. Rodolfo Graziani
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  Irene Papas

  Mabrouka
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  Raf Vallone

  Colonel Diodiece
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  John Gielgud

  Sharif El Gariani
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  Andrew Keir

  Salem
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  Gastone Moschin

  Major Tomelli
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  Stefano Patrizi

  Lt. Sandrini
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  Adolfo Lastretti

  Colonel Sarsani