Synopsis
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.
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Cast
- Anthony QuinnOmar Mukhtar
- Rod SteigerBenito Mussolini
- Oliver ReedGen. Rodolfo Graziani
- Irene PapasMabrouka
- Raf ValloneColonel Diodiece
- John GielgudSharif El Gariani
- Andrew KeirSalem
- Gastone MoschinMajor Tomelli
- Stefano PatriziLt. Sandrini
- Adolfo LastrettiColonel Sarsani
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