Description

This movie tells the story of Omar Mukhtar, an Arab Muslim rebel who fought against the Italian conquest of Libya during the second Italo-Senussi War. 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.

Cast

Anthony Quinn

Rod Steiger

Oliver Reed

Irene Papas

Raf Vallone

John Gielgud

Andrew Keir

Gastone Moschin

Stefano Patrizi

Adolfo Lastretti

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