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Lion of the Desert [1981] (REGION 1) (NTSC)
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Editorial
Amazon.co.uk Review
Destined to remain a dubious footnote in books of movie trivia, Lion of the Desert--an occasionally impressive epic from 1981--was financed with a budget of $35 million by Libyan dictator Muammar Qaddafi, who previously attempted the role of movie producer with the critically roasted Mohammad: Messenger of God. This effort didn't fare much better (it grossed approximately $1 million worldwide), and although some of its wartime action sequences are intelligently filmed, it's not likely to gain much more of a reputation on home video. Under a shaggy Muslim beard, Anthony Quinn stars as Omar Mukhtar, the Arab hero and guerrilla fighter who defended Libya against Benito Mussolini and Italy's attempted conquests during World War II. As straightforward biography, the movie's got an admirable epic sweep, but a cliché-ridden script and uniformly bad performances (from a cast that includes John Gielgud, Oliver Reed and Rod Steiger) make this little more than a curiosity for those wanting to learn more about Libyan history. --Jeff Shannon, Amazon.com
minimum ammunition, maximum will against the colonials,
Review date: 2005-02-05 Rating: 10 out of 10
This Movie shows the struggle of a nation for its feedom. It shows how the will can fight a war against modern trained army. Regardless to whom had produced the movie (because of lack of Funds) this movie had a message to pass and I think it did. You'll have to watch the full version for the true effect.
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Reviews
Stunning.... great performances.. great action..a true epic
Review date: 2000-11-06 Rating: 10 out of 10
Anthony Quinn plays real life Omar Mukhtar.. nicknamed Lion of the Desert in this classic.. get the widescreen for full effect
Classic Action Drama based on a true story
Review date: 2000-11-06 Rating: 10 out of 10
The most popular movie in the middle east.. great action, moving performances and real life drama.. get the widescreen version for full effect.
In my opinion, the best war film ever made.
Review date: 2000-05-09 Rating: 10 out of 10
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.
Product Details/Specifications
Actor(s):
Raf Vallone
Irene Papas
Anthony Quinn
Rod Steiger
Oliver Reed
Creators:
Anthony Quinn (Primary Contributor)
Oliver Reed (Primary Contributor)
Jack Hildyard (Cinematographer)
Moustapha Akkad (Producer)
John Shirley (Editor)
Geoffrey Helman (Producer)
June Bordcosh (Producer)
Director(s):
Recording label: Anchor Bay
Manufacturer: Anchor Bay
EAN: 0013131329193
Binding: DVD
Number of items: 2
Format: Colour, DVD-Video, Full Screen, NTSC,
Release date: 2005-11-01
Universal product code (UPC): 013131329193
Aspect ratio: 1.77:1
Region code: 1
Running time: 173 minutes
Theatrical release date: 1981
Language: Arabic (Original Language)
Language: English (Original Language)