Lion of the Desert (1981)
History
War
Drama
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.
Cast
Omar Mukhtar
Benito Mussolini
Prince Amadeo
Bu-Matari
Ismail
Al Fadeel
Ali's mother
Captain Lontano
Governor General
Italian Sergeant
President of the Court
Judge at Camp
Gen. Rodolfo Graziani
Ali
Italian Tank Commander
Captain Biagi
Young Soldier
Field Marshall
Lobitto
Mabrouka
Abdul
Barillo
Captain Bedendo
Prisoner Escort
Italian General (uncredited)
Infantry Corporal (uncredited)
Arab Caught in Barbed Wire (uncredited)
Man Watching Trail (uncredited)
Military Judge (uncredited)
Machine Gun Sergeant (uncredited)
Colonel Diodiece
Sharif El Gariani
Salem
Major Tomelli
Lt. Sandrini
Colonel Sarsani
Crew
Director
Writer
Writer
Original Music Composer
Special Effects
Producer
Associate Producer
Associate Producer
Producer's Assistant
Executive Producer
Director of Photography
Editor
Assistant Editor
Art Direction
Production Designer
Casting
Casting
Production Design
Art Direction
Art Direction
Special Effects
Special Effects Supervisor
Special Effects Technician
Stunt Coordinator
Gaffer
Camera Operator
First Assistant Director
Second Assistant Director
Producer
Production Design
Costume Design
Costume Design
Costume Design
Makeup Artist
Hairstylist
Makeup Artist
Makeup Artist
Stunts
Stunts
Production Designer
Sound Recordist
Sound Recordist
Sound Editor