Lion of the Desert - 25th Anniversary Edition
Anchor Bay (1981)
Drama, War
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IMDB   8.3
3 hr 26 mins USA / English
DVD  Region 1   PG
Anthony Quinn Omar Mukhtar
Oliver Reed Gen. Rodolfo Graziani
Rod Steiger Benito Mussolini
Irene Papas Mabrouka
Andrew Keir Salem
Takis Emmanuel Bu-Matari
John Gielgud Sharif el-Gariani
Raf Vallone Col. Diodiece
Robert Brown Omar's Friend
Gastone Moschin Tomelli
Sky Dumont Prince Amadeo
Omar Mukhtar
Neville Jason
Damien Thomas
Johnny Sekka
Director
Moustapha Akkad
Producer Moustapha Akkad
Nahila May Al-Jabri
Geoffrey Helman
Writer H.A.L. Craig
David Butler
Cinematography Jack Hildyard
Musician Maurice Jarre


The Incredible True Story Of The Desert Warrior Who Defied An Empire

Two-time Oscar® winner Anthony Quinn stars as Omar Mukhtar, the brilliant Bedouin leader who waged a 20-year guerilla war against the invading Italian tank armies led by General Rodolfo 'The Butcher' Graziani (Oliver Reed of Gladiator) and increasingly furious Fascist dictator Benito Mussollini (Academy Award® winner Rod Steiger). Oscar® winner John Gielgud co-stars with a cast of thousands in this action-packed epic produced and directed by Moustapha Akkad (The Message) that remains one of the most provocative historical dramas of our time.
Edition Details
Edition 25th Anniversary Edition
Distributor Starz / Anchor Bay
Release Date 11/1/2005
Packaging Keep Case
Screen Ratio Widescreen 1.77:1 Color (Anamorphic)
Audio Tracks ARABIC: Dolby Digital Stereo
ENGLISH: Dolby Digital Stereo [CC]
Layers Single Side, Dual Layer
No. of Disks/Tapes 2

Features
Disc 01 Disc1: Lion Of The Desert (in English)
Making of Lion of the Desert (English)
Commentary with producer/director Moustapha Akkad (English)

Disc 2: Lion Of The Desert (in Arabic)
Making of Lion of the Desert (Arabic)
Commentary with producer/director Moustapha Akkad (Arabic)