Lion of the Desert (1981): Where to Watch, Cast & Facts
An evergreen, sourced guide to Lion of the Desert: streaming options, cast and core facts.
A spoiler-aware look at Lion of the Desert (1981) : its story, key cast and where to watch this movie. He was a man of honor in a war without any.
Where to watch
TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists Shahid VIP. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.
Cast
Anthony Quinn as Omar al-Mukhtar; Oliver Reed as General Rodolfo Graziani; Irene Papas as Mabrouka; Raf Vallone as Colonel Diodiece; Rod Steiger as Benito Mussolini; John Gielgud as Sharif El Gariani; Andrew Keir as Salem; Gastone Moschin as Major Tomelli
About Lion of the Desert
Resistance leader Omar Mukhtar opposes Italian colonization before World War II. The brutal guerrilla war against Italian General Rodolfo Graziani and the Fascist forces of Benito Mussolini highlights the struggle for Libyan independence and the harsh tactics utilised by the colonisers.
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Figures and availability come from public TMDB data and are provided as a sourced reference.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Lion of the Desert?
TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists Shahid VIP. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.
Who is in the cast of Lion of the Desert?
Anthony Quinn as Omar al-Mukhtar; Oliver Reed as General Rodolfo Graziani; Irene Papas as Mabrouka; Raf Vallone as Colonel Diodiece; Rod Steiger as Benito Mussolini; John Gielgud as Sharif El Gariani; Andrew Keir as Salem; Gastone Moschin as Major Tomelli
Is this Lion of the Desert guide official?
No. It uses TMDB data as a reference and is not endorsed or certified by TMDB.
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