Lion of the Desert Movie Review 1981

Bedouin horse militias face-off against Mussolini's armored terror in this epic historical drama. Omar Muktar (Quinn as the "Desert Lion") and his Libyan guerrilla patriots kept the Italian troops of Mussolini (Steiger) at bay for 20 years. Outstanding performances enhanced by the desert backdrop. A British-Libyan co-production.

Distribution

International Book and Tape Supply, 2255 31st St., 2nd Fl., Long Island City, NY 11105, Phone: (718)721-4246

Available on VHS, DVD
Running time 162 minutes.
Originally from British.

Cast and Crew

Genres

Adventure Drama, War, General

Screenplay

H.A.L. Craig

Cast

Anthony Quinn, Oliver Reed, Irene Papas, Rod Steiger, Raf Vallone, John Gielgud

Cinematography

Jack Hildyard

Director

Moustapha Akkad

Music

Maurice Jarre

Producer

United Film Distributors