Lion
of the Desert (1980)
Director: Moustapha Akkad
Screenplay:
credits
H.A.L. Craig
Genre: War (more)
Tagline:
A giant of a man against a general seeking glory...a spectacular
adventure of arch enemies in battle.
Plot Summary:
This movie is about Omar Mukhtar, a Muslim and Arabian rebellion
who fought against the Italian conquering of Libya in WWII... (more)
Visitors Comments:
Desert Master Piece!
Cast:
Anthony Quinn .... Omar Mukhtar
Oliver Reed .... Gen. Rodolfo Graziani
Rod Steiger .... Benito Mussolini
Irene Papas .... Mabrouka
John Gielgud .... Sharif el-Gariani
Raf Vallone .... Diodiece
Gastone Moschin .... Tomelli
Andrew Keir .... Salem
Sky Dumont .... Prince Amadeo
Robert Brown .... Omar's Friend
Takis Emmanuel .... Bu-Matari
Stefano Patrizi .... Lt. Sandrini
Franco Fantasia .... Gen. Graziani's aide
George Sweeney .... Capt. Biagi
Luciano Catenacci .... Italian Soldier
(more)
Also Known As:
Omar Mukhtar (1980) (UK: closing credits title (pre-release title))
Omar Mukhtar: Lion of the Desert (1980)
Country: USA / Libya
Language: English
Color: Color (Eastmancolor)
Sound Mix: Dolby
Certification: Finland:K-16 / Norway:15 / USA:PG |
