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
00:07:24 Omar Mukhtar.
00:11:50 Boys! Why did God set the balance?
00:20:42 Colonel Diodiece, sir.
00:23:54 Go for the revolution that is inside every Bedouin.
00:32:09 Please God
00:45:43 Do not let him see you crying too much.
00:49:02 You answer it promptly with the old Roman punishment for rebellion:
01:02:06 You are more ruthless than I am, Prince.
01:05:27 And what are the pre-conditions for talks with Omar Mukhtar?
01:09:35 Look, you invited us here to talk.
01:12:40 Why do you think we fight you?
01:16:48 Believe me..
01:27:50 No retreat, we fight and die here.
01:35:31 Every man has two days, his own day... and his children's day.
01:46:55 I did not join the army to hang women, sir.
01:52:55 - Gas will be our prison. - We must get to high ground.
02:01:55 Prepare the artillery to open fire.
02:11:35 Remember, it was Hadrian's Wall that kept
02:16:32 It's the dust.
02:26:16 Bring the water.
02:33:37 but don't try to buy too much with it today.
02:36:47 I will not lie about you.
02:40:56 never recognized our right to rule in this colony.
Cast & Characters
Dialogue Record
Lines indexed997
Dialogue density5.8 lines / min
First line00:02:22
Final line02:40:56
Production Record
DirectorMoustapha Akkad
LanguageEnglish
Budget$35,000,000
Revenue$1,502,136
IMDb votes18,092