Lion of the Desert

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.

Budget: 35,000,000 $

Release Date: 1981-04-17

Duration: 173

Revenue: 1,502,136 $

Libyan Arab Jamahiriya

United States of America