Product Details
Lion of the Desert (Widescreen/Pan & Scan) General
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| Video Format | Widescreen/Pan & Scan |
| UPC | 013131329193 |
| Release Date | 11/01/2005 |
| Running Time | 3 hours 26 minutes |
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| Number of Discs | 2 |
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| Notes | 25th Anniversary 2-Disc Set |
Special Features
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| Region 1 |
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| Note: Film and Commentary both in English and Arabic. |
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| Keep Case |
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| Anamorphic Widescreen - 1.85 |
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| Full Frame - 1.33 |
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| Disc 1: Lion of the Desert: 25th Anniversary Edition |
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| Audio Commentary: Moustapha Akkad - Producer/Director |
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| Making Of: The Making Of LION OF THE DESERT |
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| Disc 2: Lion of the Desert: 25th Anniversary Edition |
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| Audio Commentary: Moustapha Akkad - Producer/Director |
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| Making Of: The Making Of OMAR MUKHTAR |
Format
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| Widescreen/Pan & Scan |
| Dubbed |
| Arabic |
Cast & Crew
Miscellaneous
| Muze Description |
| A Libyan guerrilla leader attempts to halt the invading Italian forces during World War II. A spectacular adventure epic. |
| Synopsis |
| This epic historical film tells the story of Libyan guerrilla leader Omar Mukhtar, who struggled to stop Benito Mussolini's invading army from seizing control of his country. Mussolini ordered General Rodolfo Graziani and his troops to destroy the Bedouin's rebellion but the Fascists weren't counting on the determination and skill of the Arab fighters. The Libyans engaged in a long and deadly war, which lasted from 1911 to 1931. |
| Production Notes |
| Distributed theatrically by United Film Distribution Company in the USA. |
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| Produced by Falcon International. |
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| Released theatrically in the USA April 17, 1981. |
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| Shot in 1979, under the title "Omar Mukhtar," in Panavision. |
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| Color by Eastmancolor. |
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by david666999333, 10/30/2002 |
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Pros: lion of the desert is inexplicaby the best representation of the muslim belief
Cons: this movie is about old beliefs not present times.
The Bottom Line: watch this movie it will educate the world that muslim is a good religion and not a anti christion belief
Review: the lion of the desert is a beutiful representation of the skill and determination of a society whos
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| | Libya's Braveheart
by waynio, 7/31/2002 |
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Pros: Great hero/villain conflict; riveting battle scenes; Anthony Quinn!
Cons: Sometimes poor sound quality.
The Bottom Line: After "Lawrence of Arabia" this is the best desert war epic as seen from an Arab point of view.
Review: This is one of those rare obscure masterpieces that deserves much more attention than it got in the
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