It runs long at 2h 53m. Streaming on Tubi.
Synopsis
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.
Ratings
| Source | Rating | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| IMDb | 8.2/10 | 53% |
| Rotten Tomatoes | 75% | 26% |
| TMDB | 7.3/10209 votes | 21% |
| Balasaur Score | 78 | 100% |
Key crew
- David ButlerWriter
- Moustapha AkkadDirector
- H.A.L. CraigWriter
- Maurice JarreOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Anthony QuinnOmar al-Mukhtar
- Oliver ReedGeneral Rodolfo Graziani
- Irene PapasMabrouka
- Raf ValloneColonel Diodiece
- Rod SteigerBenito Mussolini
- John GielgudSharif El Gariani
- Andrew KeirSalem
- Gastone MoschinMajor Tomelli
- Stefano PatriziLieutenant Sandrini
- Adolfo LastrettiColonel Sarsani
- Sky du MontPrince Amadeo
- Şahin ÇelikPrince Amadeo (voice)
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