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.
Genre: Biography, Drama, History
Actor: Anthony Quinn, Oliver Reed, Irene Papas
Director: Moustapha Akkad
Country: United States, Libya
