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Lion of the Desert

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.

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Moustapha Akkad

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Biography, Drama, History

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The money like your glory is not permanent - Lion of the Desert

The money like your glory is not permanent

We will never surrender - Lion of the Desert

We will never surrender

You can only do to me what God decides for me - Lion of the Desert

You can only do to me what God decides for me

These chains are uncomfortable - Lion of the Desert

These chains are uncomfortable

I have come a long way to meet you. - Lion of the Desert

I have come a long way to meet you.

We are back here, that's all.
No one can deny us. - Lion of the Desert

We are back here, that's all. No one can deny us.

From God we come - Lion of the Desert

From God we come

Rope of your justice is always
hanging in front of me, General. - Lion of the Desert

Rope of your justice is always hanging in front of me, Gener...

Have him a photograph.
I wish my enemies to be recorded. - Lion of the Desert

Have him a photograph. I wish my enemies to be recorded.

Omar Mukhtar, you are accused - Lion of the Desert

Omar Mukhtar, you are accused

Silence! - Lion of the Desert

Captain Lontano, you
were ordered to - Lion of the Desert

Captain Lontano, you were ordered to

Thank you, god, for letting me
tie the hands of our enemies. - Lion of the Desert

Thank you, god, for letting me tie the hands of our enemies.

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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.

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Director: Moustapha Akkad

Writer: H.A.L. Craig, David Butler, Paul Thompson

Production: N/A

Genre: Biography, Drama, History

Year: 1981

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ImdbRating: 8.2

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Released: 16 May 1981

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