Lion of the Desert (1981)

Director: Moustapha Akkad
Cast: Andrew Keir, Anthony Quinn, Gastone Moschin, Irene Papas, John Gielgud, Oliver Reed, Raf Vallone, Rod Steiger

Synopsis:

This movie tells the story of Omar Mukhtar, an Arab Muslim rebel who fought against the Italian conquest of Libya during the second Italo-Senussi War. 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.