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Bookmark this pageLion of the Desert (1980)
Director: Moustapha Akkad
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From Time Out Film Guide
Oliver Reed, the megalomaniac vanguard of Mussolini's Roman Empire, mumbles his way across Libya in 1929, decimating and concentrating and finally hanging Bedouin leader Quinn. At which, with smug hindsight, we do not blanch, knowing that everyone gets their just deserts (pronounce this either way) eventually. History furnishes an eventful plot, the film-makers supply the stereotyped characters, and the heavens (apparently) an ethereal chorus, resulting in a not unenjoyable ripping yarn.Author: FD
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- Levush that one may eat b said...
- Posted on Oct 22 2009 18:31 Levush that one may eat before davening only if one is VERY hungry. ,
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- Dave said...
- Posted on Dec 22 2008 19:53 If you have three hours to kill and want a movie that has intense, incredible action scenes and fantastic performances by two greatest actors, this is the movie for you. The action sequences are breathtaking. but add in the action and a good supporting cast and this movie earns its high rating.People who've seen the film will know what I mean.
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- Ommar said...
- Posted on Dec 22 2008 19:43 A must see classic, Anthony Quinn does justice to Omar Mukhtar while the movie is quite accurate in portraying the historical events that took place. Exciting, emotional and gripping this movie is very revelant to todays era of war, oppression and tyranny. The uphill strugle of a few brave men who come against overwhelming odds to resist against the greed of occupying forces. And to know this film is accurate lets you appreciate it that much more. Beautiful...
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Cast & crew
Director: Moustapha Akkad
Producer: Moustapha Akkad
Cast: Anthony Quinn, Oliver Reed, Irene Papas, Raf Vallone, Rod Steiger, John Gielgud, Andrew Keir, Gastone Moschin full cast
Genre(s): Epics
Duration: 163 mins
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