Omar Mukhtar - Lion of the Desert (VHS - 1982 - DE)

Omar Mukhtar - Lion of the Desert on videocassette

This film tells the story of Omar Mukhtar, an Arab-Muslim rebel who fought against the Italian conquest of Libya during the Second Italo-Senussi War. It gives Western viewers insight into this little-known region and this little-known chapter of history, revealing the brutal methods the conquering army used to subjugate the local population.

Cast: Anthony Quinn, Oliver Reed, Irene Papas, Raf Vallone

Directed by Moustapha Akkad

Label

UFA Video - 3040

format

VHS, PAL

Language

German

Cover

large cover