Lion Of the Desert
Synopsis
"SPECTACULAR" – David Denby, New York Times Magazine
"TWO THUMBS UP!" – Siskel & Ebert
Two-time Oscar® winner* Anthony Quinn (Lawrence Of Arabia) stars as Omar Mukhtar, the brilliant Bedouin leader who waged a 20-year guerilla war against the invading Italian tank armies led by General Rodolfo 'The Butcher' Graziani (Oliver Reed, Gladiator) and increasingly furious fascist dictator Benito Mussolini (Academy Award® winner** Rod Steiger, In The Heat Of The Night). Oscar® winner*** John Gielgud (Arthur) co-stars with a cast of thousands in this action-packed epic produced and directed by Moustapha Akkad (The Message) that remains one of the most provocative historical dramas of our time.
*1952: Best Actor in a Supporting Role, Viva Zapata!; 1956: Best Actor in a Supporting Role, Lust For Life
**1967: Best Actor in a Leading Role, In The Heat Of The Night
***1981: Best Actor in a Supporting Role, Arthur
Bonus Features
DISC ONE (4K UHD) – LION OF THE DESERT (English Language):
- Audio Commentary With Producer/Director Moustapha Akkad
DISC TWO (BLU-RAY) – LION OF THE DESERT (English Language):
- NEW Restoring LION OF THE DESERT Featurette
- Audio Commentary With Producer/Director Moustapha Akkad
- The Making Of LION OF THE DESERT
- Theatrical Trailer (Original Trailer)
- Theatrical Trailer (Re-Release Trailer)
- TV Spot
DISC THREE (BLU-RAY) – OMAR MUKHTAR (Arabic Language, No English Subtitles):
- Audio Commentary With Producer/Director Moustapha Akkad (In Arabic, No English Subtitles)
- The Making Of OMAR MUKHTAR (In Arabic, No English Subtitles)
- Theatrical Trailer (Original Trailer in Arabic)
The Lion of the Desert
| NAME | ROLE |
|---|---|
| Anthony Quinn | Omar Mukhtar |
| Oliver Reed | Gen. Rodolfo Graziani |
| Rod Steiger | Benito Mussolini |
| Irene Papas | Mabrouka |
| Raf Vallone | Colonel Diodiece |
| John Gielgud | Sharif El Gariani |
| Andrew Keir | Salem |
| Gastone Moschin | Major Tomelli |
| Stefano Patrizi | Lt. Sandrini |
| Adolfo Lastretti | Colonel Sarsani |
| Moustapha Akkad | Director |
| David Butler | Writer |
| H.A.L. Craig | Writer |
| Paul Thompson | Writer |
| Moustapha Akkad | Producer |
| Nahila May Al-Jabri | Producer |
| June Bordcosh | Producer |
| Geoffrey Helman | Producer |
| Mohammad Sanousi | Producer |
| Roy Stevens | Producer |
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