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Lion of the Desert

Lion of the Desert

History, War, Drama

2h 53m

April 17, 1981 (44 years ago)

Overview

This movie tells the story of Omar Mukhtar, an Arab Muslim rebel who fought against the Italian conquest of Libya during the second Italo-Senussi War. 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.

ActorAge thenAge now
Anthony Quinn

Anthony Quinn

Omar Mukhtar

Birthday: April 21, 1915

65 June 3, 2001 (86)
Rod Steiger

Rod Steiger

Benito Mussolini

Birthday: April 14, 1925

56 July 9, 2002 (77)
Oliver Reed

Oliver Reed

Gen. Rodolfo Graziani

Birthday: February 13, 1938

43 May 2, 1999 (61)
Irene Papas

Irene Papas

Mabrouka

Birthday: September 3, 1926

54 September 14, 2022 (96)
Raf Vallone

Raf Vallone

Colonel Diodiece

Birthday: February 17, 1916

65 October 31, 2002 (86)
John Gielgud

John Gielgud

Sharif El Gariani

Birthday: April 14, 1904

77 May 21, 2000 (96)
Andrew Keir

Andrew Keir

Salem

Birthday: April 3, 1926

55 October 5, 1997 (71)
Gastone Moschin

Gastone Moschin

Major Tomelli

Birthday: June 8, 1929

51 September 4, 2017 (88)
Stefano Patrizi

Stefano Patrizi

Lt. Sandrini

Birthday: October 13, 1950

3074
Adolfo Lastretti

Adolfo Lastretti

Colonel Sarsani

Birthday: November 18, 1937

43 May 5, 2018 (80)