Lion of the Desert
1981 · 173 MIN · IMDB 8.2 · 18,092 VOTES · DIR. Moustapha Akkad
Overview
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.
Dialogue Timeline — 997 lines
A SAMPLE ACROSS THE RUNTIME — EVERY LINE IS SEARCHABLE
00:02:22 In this power 20th century, almost every nation
00:07:57 You know general
00:12:09 Uhm... let me see what you read.
00:20:49 I read reports on you.
00:25:01 The women must hide!
00:34:30 Siddik Omar..
00:46:29 This is my friend, Ali.
00:50:31 As mutinier and rebels, you will be decimated.
01:03:00 than a generation in the memory of Libya.
01:06:02 It's the war that's hope for the man.
01:10:28 They are subjects within our province.
01:13:29 Your excellency, we are obliged to refer your demands to Rome.
01:17:56 Oh, I know the power of your Government
01:34:10 Omar, why do you not surrender?
01:40:40 You're alive...
01:49:18 I will give you the honour of dying XXXXXX???.
01:56:18 First, we take the bridge
02:10:21 You are having difficulties.
02:14:46 At this rate, we will be soon down to fighting them with stones.
02:24:58 How can you say that?
02:31:54 and you want me to justify your tax?
02:35:44 I mean knowing each other as we do... an idea...
02:39:59 I am obliged to.
15:19:03 year 9 of the fascist era.
Cast & Characters
Dialogue Record
Lines indexed997
Dialogue density5.8 lines / min
First line00:02:22
Final line15:19:03
Production Record
DirectorMoustapha Akkad
LanguageEnglish
Budget$35,000,000
Revenue$1,502,136
IMDb votes18,092