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.

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Lion of the Desert

April 17, 1981

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Cast (40)

Omar Mukhtar

Benito Mussolini

Gen. Rodolfo Graziani

Mabrouka

Colonel Diodiece

Sharif El Gariani

Salem

Major Tomelli

Lt. Sandrini

Colonel Sarsani

Prince Amadeo

Bu-Matari

Ismail

Al Fadeel

Ali's mother

Captain Lontano

Governor General

Italian Sergeant

President of the Court

Judge at Camp

Ali

Italian Tank Commander

N/A

N/A

N/A

Captain Biagi

N/A

Young Soldier

Field Marshall

Lobitto

Abdul

Barillo

Captain Bedendo

Prisoner Escort

Italian General (uncredited)

Infantry Corporal (uncredited)

Arab Caught in Barbed Wire (uncredited)

Man Watching Trail (uncredited)

Military Judge (uncredited)

Machine Gun Sergeant (uncredited)

Crew (43)

Directing

Director

First Assistant Director

Second Assistant Director

Writing

Writer

Writer

Production

Producer

Associate Producer

Production Designer

Casting

Production Designer

Producer's Assistant

Casting

Associate Producer

Executive Producer

Producer

Sound

Sound Recordist

Original Music Composer

Sound Recordist

Sound Editor

Art

Production Design

Production Design

Art Direction

Art Direction

Art Direction

Camera

Director of Photography

Camera Operator

Costume & Make-Up

Makeup Artist

Hairstylist

Costume Design

Costume Design

Makeup Artist

Makeup Artist

Costume Design

Crew

Stunts

Stunts

Stunt Coordinator

Special Effects Technician

Special Effects

Special Effects

Editing

Editor

Assistant Editor

Lighting

Gaffer

Visual Effects

Special Effects Supervisor