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Lion of the Desert (1981): movie guide
Lion of the Desert (1981) is a History, War, Drama running about 173 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 7.3/10 from 211 votes. Notable cast includes Anthony Quinn, Oliver Reed, Irene Papas, Raf Vallone. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 1981-04-17
- Runtime: 173 min
- TMDB: 7.3/10
- Genres: History, War, Drama
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 1981-04-17
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What is Lion of the Desert about?
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.
Cast highlights
Lion of the Desert features Anthony Quinn, Oliver Reed, Irene Papas, Raf Vallone, Rod Steiger, John Gielgud. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 1981-04-17. Runtime: 173 minutes. TMDB score: 7.3/10 (211 votes). Genres: History, War, Drama. Original language: en. Status: Released.
Discover Lion of the Desert on Cinema Box
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Frequently asked questions
- What genre is Lion of the Desert?
- Lion of the Desert is listed as History, War, Drama on TMDB.
- How long is Lion of the Desert?
- Lion of the Desert runs about 173 minutes.
- Who stars in Lion of the Desert?
- Cast highlights include Anthony Quinn, Oliver Reed, Irene Papas, Raf Vallone, Rod Steiger, John Gielgud.
- Does Cinema Box stream Lion of the Desert?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.
- Where can I track Lion of the Desert?
- Open the Lion of the Desert page on cinemabox.app or install the official Cinema Box Android app from Google Play for watchlists and discovery tools.
