"He was a man of honor in a war without any.". 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.

Movie rating: 8.2 / 10 (17036)

Directed by: David Butler - Moustapha Akkad - H.A.L. Craig - Paul Thompson

Writer credits: David Butler - H.A.L. Craig

Cast: Anthony Quinn - Oliver Reed - Irene Papas - Raf Vallone - Rod Steiger

AKA: Lion of the Desert, Omar Mukhtar, Omar Mukhtar: Lion of the Desert

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