Lion of the Desert ( Omar Mukhtar: Lion of the Desert )

Lion of the Desert (Blu-Ray) (*)

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Original Title: Omar Mukhtar: Lion of the Desert
Language Selections:
English ( Dolby Digital 2.0 )
English ( Dolby DTS-HD Master Audio )

Product Origin/Format:
United Kingdom ( Blu-Ray/Region B )

Running Time:
156 min

Aspect Ratio:
Anamorphic Widescreen (1.78:1)

Special Features:
Anamorphic Widescreen
Collectors Edition
Interactive Menu
Scene Access

Movie filmed in 1981 and produced in:
Libya ( Africa, Middle East )
United States ( USA, Canada )

Directed By:
Moustapha Akkad

Written By:
David Butler
H.A.L. Craig

Actors:
Anthony Quinn ..... Omar Mukhtar
Oliver Reed ..... Gen. Rodolfo Graziani
Irene Papas ..... Mabrouka
Raf Vallone ..... Colonel Diodiece
Rod Steiger ..... Benito Mussolini
John Gielgud ..... Sharif El Gariani
Andrew Keir ..... Salem
Gastone Moschin ..... Major Tomelli
Stefano Patrizi ..... Lt. Sandrini
Adolfo Lastretti ..... Colonel Sarsani
Sky du Mont ..... Prince Amadeo
Takis Emmanuel ..... Bu-Matari
Rodolfo Bigotti ..... Ismail
Robert Brown ..... Al Fadeel
Eleonora Stathopoulou ..... Ali's Mother

Synopsis:

The year is 1929 and dictator Benito Mussolini is still faced with the 20-year long war waged by Bedouin patriots to combat Italian colonisation and the establishment of "The Fourth Shore" - re-birth of a Roman Empire in Africa. Mussolini appoints General Rodolfo Graziani as his sixth governor to Libya, confident that the eminently accredited soldier can crush the rebellion and restore the dissipated glories of Imperial Rome. Inspirational in the resistance towards the oppressors is the leadership of one man - Omar Mukhtar. A teacher by profession, guerrilla by obligation, Mukhtar has committed himself to a war that cannot be won in his own lifetime. Arrogant Imperialist - ideological visionary - the conflict is between two implacable enemies. Graziani controls North Africa with the might of the Italian Army. Tanks and airplanes are used in the desert for the first time. Despite mindless bravery, the Bedouin suffer crippling losses, their primitive

This movie tells the story of Omar Mukhtar, an Arab Muslim rebel who fought against the Italian conquest of Libya in WWI. 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.

Between two worlds wars, a struggle for freedom took place in the African desert. This movie is the historicaly accurate story about the Libyan resistance leader, Omar Mukhtar, who led the Libyan resistance against the Italian opressors from 1911-1931. The movie takes place during the reign of Mussolini.

This product was added to our catalog on Monday 06 August, 2012.

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