Lion of the Desert

Synopsis

Resistance leader Omar Mukhtar opposes Italian colonization before World War II. The brutal guerrilla war against Italian General Rodolfo Graziani and the Fascist forces of Benito Mussolini highlights the struggle for Libyan independence and the harsh tactics utilised by the colonisers.

Cast

Anthony Quinn

Omar al-Mukhtar

Oliver Reed

General Rodolfo Graziani

Irene Papas

Mabrouka

Raf Vallone

Colonel Diodiece

Rod Steiger

Benito Mussolini

John Gielgud

Sharif El Gariani

Andrew Keir

Salem

Gastone Moschin

Major Tomelli

Stefano Patrizi

Lieutenant Sandrini

Adolfo Lastretti

Colonel Sarsani