Lion of the Desert – 1980 – English

Lion of the Desert – 1980 – English – History – War

Lion of the Desert – 1980 – English

Film directed in 1980 by Moustapha Akkad, and starring Anthony Quinn, Oliver Reed, Irene Papas, Rod Steiger, John Gielgud, Raf Vallone, Andrew Keir, Gastone Moschin…

Synopsis: Mussolini, furious after twenty years of unsuccessful fighting between his troops and the Libyan Bedouin, orders General Graziani to capture the leader of the rebels: Omar Mukhtar. The arrogance of the fascist general clashes with the idealism of the Libyan leader. After a serious defeat of the Italian troops, the reign of terror begins: Italian soldiers receive orders to attack not only the guerrillas, but also the civilian population. Despite harsh reprisals, the will of the Bedouins does not waver. Obsessed with achieving victory and Mussolini’s approval, Graziani orders the siege of the population and prevent it from being supplied.