Lion of the Desert (1981)

Lion of the Desert (1981) - History Movies 173 minutes. El león del desierto, Omar Mukhtar: Lion of the Desert, عمر المختار, Afrikas Lejon, Ørkenkrigens helte, Der Löwe von Libyen. 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. guerrilla warfare, libya, italy, resistance, world war ii, based on true story, benito mussolini