Lion of the Desert

A great heroic story dating back to the 19th century… The story of the history written with blood and heroism by a handful of desert Bedouins who fought against a powerful and great country… Italy, which decided to restore the glory of the magnificent Rome in the days when the atmosphere of war surrounded Europe, goes on a land hunt in 1911. . The target is Libya and all the cities of the country are besieged and occupied. The war comes to a stalemate when the indigenous people resist the occupation. Fascist oppression of Mussolini's dictatorship, which started in Italy in the following years, extended to Africa. But the war dragged on for twenty years as the local population resisted the oppression with increasing strength. Ömer Muhtar, who was a teacher before the occupation and loved and respected by the people, became the pioneer and symbol of the resistance. A handful of desert Bedouins defend their country with courage and heroism, inflicting great losses on the Italians. Mussolini, who has no patience, wants Mukhtar to be caught and the resistance to be ended by concentrating all his power on Libya for a definitive victory. And for this, he sends his most trusted name, General Graziani, who likes blood, to Libya. Graziani will understand that it is not easy to bring Ömer Muhtar and his men to their knees.

Original Title: THE LION OF THE DESERT

Director: Moustapha

Akkad Cast: Anthonny Quinn, Oliver Reed, Irene Papas, Raf Valone, Rod Steiger, John

Gielgud Production : 1980-Libya

Genre: War