Lion of the Desert

Tagline: He was a man of honor in a war without any.

Release Date: 1981-04-17

Duration: 173 minutes

Synopsis

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.