Lion of the Desert
Trailer
In 1929, Italian Fascist dictator Benito Mussolini appoints General Rodolfo Graziani as colonial governor to Italian Libya with orders to stamp-out all resistance from Libyan nationalists led by rebel guerrilla leader Omar Mukhtar.
Where to Watch
Available to rent or buy
United States
Currently you are able to watch Lion of the Desert streaming on Tubi, and Freevee (Via Prime Video). It is also possible to buy Lion of the Desert on Prime Video, and Apple TV or rent it on Prime Video, and Apple TV.
'Lion of the Desert' Streaming: How to Watch Anywhere
Currently, Lion of the Desert is available in the UK, the US, and Canada
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| Country | Services | Access with NordVPN |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Tubi, Freevee (Via Prime Video) | ✅ |
| United Kingdom | Prime Video | ✅ |
| Australia | Not Available | ✅ |
| Canada | Tubi | ✅ |
| New Zealand | Not Available | ✅ |
Streaming availability last updated: 03:00:16 AM, 04/28/2025 PST
More Information on Lion of the Desert
In 1929, Italian Fascist dictator Benito Mussolini appoints General Rodolfo Graziani as colonial governor to Italian Libya with orders to stamp-out all resistance from Libyan nationalists led by rebel guerrilla leader Omar Mukhtar. Lion of the Desert featuring Anthony Quinn and Rod Steiger is free on Tubi, free on Freevee (Via Prime Video), available for rent or purchase on Apple TV, and 1 other. It's a biography and drama movie.
Director
Moustapha Akkad
Omar Mukhtar
Anthony Quinn
Benito Mussolini
Rod Steiger
Gen. Rodolfo Graziani
Oliver Reed
Mabrouka
Irene Papas
Colonel Diodiece
Raf Vallone
Sharif El Gariani
John Gielgud
Salem
Andrew Keir
Major Tomelli
Gastone Moschin
Lt. Sandrini
Stefano Patrizi
Colonel Sarsani
Adolfo Lastretti
Prince Amadeo
Sky du Mont
Bu-Matari
Takis Emmanuel
Ismail
Rodolfo Bigotti
Al Fadeel
Robert Brown
Ali's mother
Eleonora Stathopoulou
Captain Lontano
Luciano Bartoli
Governor General
Franco Fantasia
Italian Sergeant
Luciano Catenacci
President of the Court
Claudio Gora
Judge at Camp
Giordano Falzoni
Producer
Mohammad Sanousi
Executive Producer
Geoffrey Helman
Writer
David Butler
Writer
H.A.L. Craig
Composer
Maurice Jarre
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