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Resistance leader Omar Mukhtar opposes Italian colonization before World War II. The brutal guerrilla war against Italian General Rodolfo Graziani and the Fascist forces of Benito Mussolini highlights the struggle for Libyan independence and the harsh tactics utilised by the colonisers.
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- Where can I watch Lion of the Desert online?
- You can stream Lion of the Desert on NettMovies. Open the title page and press Watch to start playback.
- When did Lion of the Desert come out?
- Lion of the Desert was released in 1981.
- What genre is Lion of the Desert?
- Lion of the Desert is a history, war, and drama film.
- How long is Lion of the Desert?
- Lion of the Desert runs about 2h 53m (173 minutes).
- Who stars in Lion of the Desert?
- Lion of the Desert stars Anthony Quinn, Oliver Reed, Irene Papas, and Raf Vallone.
- How is Lion of the Desert rated?
- Lion of the Desert currently scores 7.4 out of 10 based on aggregated viewer ratings.
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