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Lion of the Desert

Lion of the Desert

1981•173 min.•

Libyan Arab JamahiriyaUnited States of America

★7.3(179)

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.
  • History
  • War
  • Drama

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