Movies Like LION OF THE DESERT

Lion of the Desert (1981)

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

Original Title: Lion of the Desert
Language: English, Spanish
Release Date: 17/04/1981
Budget: $35,000,000
Runtime: 173 mins
Status: Released
Links: IMDB
Action History War