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Lion of the Desert (1981)

Lion of the Desert (1981)

He was a man of honor in a war without any. 1981-04-17 Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, United States of America 173 Min. PG-13
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Overview

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.