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Film · Released
Lion of the Desert
“He was a man of honor in a war without any.”
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Lion of the Desert at a glance
Lion of the Desert is a 1981 history and war film, running 2h 53m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: PG in the United Kingdom.
In the United Kingdom it is listed on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
Rated PG in the United Kingdom — generally suitable for family viewing, with the usual guidance for younger children.
All key facts8
- Type
- Feature film
- Released
- 1981-04-17
- Runtime
- 2h 53m
- Genres
- History, War, Drama
- Director
- Moustapha Akkad
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- TMDB rating
- 7.3 / 10 · 211 votes
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Synopsis
Feature filmResistance leader Omar Mukhtar opposes Italian colonization before World War II. The brutal guerrilla war against Italian General Rodolfo Graziani and the Fascist forces of Benito Mussolini highlights the struggle for Libyan independence and the harsh tactics utilised by the colonisers.
Cast
14 names
Anthony QuinnOmar al-Mukhtar
Oliver ReedGeneral Rodolfo Graziani
Irene PapasMabrouka
Raf ValloneColonel Diodiece
Rod SteigerBenito Mussolini
John GielgudSharif El Gariani
Andrew KeirSalem
Gastone MoschinMajor Tomelli
Stefano PatriziLieutenant SandriniAdolfo LastrettiColonel Sarsani
Sky du MontPrince Amadeo
Şahin ÇelikPrince Amadeo (voice)
Takis EmmanuelBu-Matari
Rodolfo BigottiIsmailQuestions about Lion of the Desert
Quick answersWhere can I watch Lion of the Desert in the United Kingdom?
In the United Kingdom, Lion of the Desert is listed on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Use the country selector above the facts to see another market — streaming rights differ by country.
Is Lion of the Desert suitable for children?
Lion of the Desert is rated PG in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.
Is Lion of the Desert on PelisPlus UK?
Lion of the Desert has a full discovery page on PelisPlus UK with its synopsis, cast, ratings and runtime. PelisPlus UK does not host video files; playback opens the third-party player sources configured by the site operator.
What is Lion of the Desert about?
Resistance leader Omar Mukhtar opposes Italian colonization before World War II. The brutal guerrilla war against Italian General Rodolfo Graziani and the Fascist forces of Benito Mussolini highlights the struggle for Libyan independence and the harsh tactics utilised by the colonisers.
How long is Lion of the Desert?
Lion of the Desert runs for 2h 53m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.
Can I watch the Lion of the Desert trailer?
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