Lion of the Desert Lion of the Desert
Lion of the Desert
1981 · 173 min
Lion of the Desert
1981 · 173 min
7.3
177 Votes
Drama/History/War
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.