Title: Lion of the Desert
Year: 1981
Genre: History, War, Drama
Rating: 7.3
Cast: Anthony Quinn, Rod Steiger, Oliver Reed, Irene Papas, Raf Vallone
Description: 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.