Lion of the Desert
Lion of the Desert

Lion of the Desert

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

April 17, 1981173 min7.3EN
HistoryWarDrama

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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