Lion of the Desert

Name: Lion of the Desert
Director: Moustapha Akkad
Released: 1981-04-17T00:00:00Z

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.

Runtime: 173

Release date: 1981-04-17

<article> <figure> <img src="http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w780/ufWUMAyKhgnR6Sy1qSalICA4flo.jpg" title='Lion of the Desert' alt='Lion of the Desert'/> </figure> <h1>Lion of the Desert</h1> <p>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.</p> <details><summary>Runtime: 173</summary> <summary>Release date: 1981-04-17</summary></details> </article>