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Lion of the Desert

Lion of the Desert (1981)

He was a man of honor in a war without any.

Radar 40Stable signalUS:PG2h 53mHistory · War · Drama

The Radar read

A quieter title still finding its audience, though the rating rests on a thin sample, so treat it as provisional.

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.

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✓ Kid-friendlyFine for kids with parental guidance · US PG
Based on a true story

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Radar score40/100
Quality signal65/100
Audience rating7.3
Votes counted201
Trust signalStable signal

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