Lion of the Desert

Drama, History, War · 1981PG

Two-time Oscar® winner Anthony Quinn stars as Omar Mukhtar, the brilliant Bedouin leader who waged a 20-year guerilla war against the invading Italian tank armies led by General Rodolfo ‘The Butcher’’ Graziani (Oliver Reed of Gladiator) and increasingly furious Facist dictator Benito Mussolini (Academy Award® winner Rod Steiger). Oscar® winner John Gielgud co-stars with a cast of thousands in this action-packed epic produced and directed by Moustapha Akkad (The Message) that remains one of the most provocative historical dramas of our time.

Starring

Anthony Quinn, Maurice Jarre, John Shirley, Rod Steiger, Oliver Reed, Syd Cain, Syd Cain, Irene Papas, Raf Vallone, Glenn Randall Jr.

Director

Moustapha Akkad