Lion of the Desert

Lion of the Desert

#He was a man of honor in a war without any.


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2h 53m 1981 HD

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.


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