Movie
Lion of the Desert
Released: April 17, 1981 (1981)
Runtime: 173 minutes
Genres: History, War, Drama
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.
Main Cast (Top 10 billed, oldest first)
- John Gielgud as Sharif El Gariani
Age at release: 77
- Anthony Quinn as Omar Mukhtar
Age at release: 65
- Raf Vallone as Colonel Diodiece
Age at release: 65
- Rod Steiger as Benito Mussolini
Age at release: 56
- Andrew Keir as Salem
Age at release: 55
- Irene Papas as Mabrouka
Age at release: 54
- Gastone Moschin as Major Tomelli
Age at release: 51
- Oliver Reed as Gen. Rodolfo Graziani
Age at release: 43
- Adolfo Lastretti as Colonel Sarsani
Age at release: 43
- Stefano Patrizi as Lt. Sandrini
Age at release: 30
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- Pietro Tordi as Field Marshall
Age at release: 74
Age at release: 70
- Claudio Gora as President of the Court
Age at release: 67
Age at release: 64
- Ewen Solon as Italian Tank Commander
Age at release: 63
- Mario Feliciani as Lobitto
Age at release: 63
- Robert Brown as Al Fadeel
Age at release: 59
- Franco Fantasia as Governor General
Age at release: 57
- Giordano Falzoni as Judge at Camp
Age at release: 56
Age at release: 50
- Takis Emmanuel as Bu-Matari
Age at release: 48
- Luciano Catenacci as Italian Sergeant
Age at release: 48
- George Sweeney as Captain Biagi
Age at release: 38
- Luciano Bartoli as Captain Lontano
Age at release: 34
- Sky du Mont as Prince Amadeo
Age at release: 33
- Pietro Brambilla as Young Soldier
Age at release: 29
- Rodolfo Bigotti as Ismail
Age at release: Unknown
- Eleonora Stathopoulou as Ali's mother
Age at release: Unknown
- Ihab Werfali as Ali
Age at release: Unknown
Age at release: Unknown