
Overview
This movie 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 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.
Details
- Director
- Moustapha Akkad
- Writer
- H.A.L. Craig
- Original Language
- English
- Budget
- $35,000,000
Cast
Adolfo Lastretti
Andrew Keir
Anthony Quinn
Gastone Moschin
Irene Papas
John Gielgud
Oliver Reed
Raf Vallone
Rod Steiger
Stefano Patrizi
Keywords
based on true story
benito mussolini
guerrilla warfare
italy
libya
resistance
world war ii
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