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Lion of the Desert (alternative titles: Omar Mukhtar and Omar Mukhtar: Lion of the Desert) is a 1981 epic historical war film about the Second Italo-Senussi War, starring Anthony Quinn as Libyan tribal leader Omar Mukhtar, a Bedouin leader fighting the Regio Esercito (Royal Italian Army), and Oliver Reed as Italian General Rodolfo Graziani, who defeated Mukhtar. It was directed by Syrian-American director Moustapha Akkad, and financed by the Libyan government under Muammar Gaddafi. Released in May 1981, the film has received positive reviews from critics, but performed poorly at the box office, gaining revenues of US$1.5 million worldwide despite having a $35 million budget. The film was banned in Italy in 1982 and was only shown on pay TV in 2009.

Lion of the Desert: questions and answers

Is Lion of the Desert on Netflix?
No. Lion of the Desert is not on Netflix in the United States.
Where can I stream Lion of the Desert?
Lion of the Desert is not on a streaming subscription in the United States right now.
Can I rent or buy Lion of the Desert?
Yes. You can rent or buy Lion of the Desert on Amazon Video and Apple TV in the United States.

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