Overview - Lion Of The Desert

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.

Cast

• Name: Anthony Quinn

  Character: Omar Mukhtar

  Popularity: 2.0554

  

• Name: Rod Steiger

  Character: Benito Mussolini

  Popularity: 1.8382

  

• Name: Oliver Reed

  Character: Gen. Rodolfo Graziani

  Popularity: 2.029

  

• Name: Irene Papas

  Character: Mabrouka

  Popularity: 2.2161

  

• Name: Raf Vallone

  Character: Colonel Diodiece

  Popularity: 1.6971

  

• Name: John Gielgud

  Character: Sharif El Gariani

  Popularity: 1.5107

  

• Name: Andrew Keir

  Character: Salem

  Popularity: 1.0575

  

• Name: Gastone Moschin

  Character: Major Tomelli

  Popularity: 1.2738