Lion of the Desert

Perhaps the finest historical battle film ever funded by Libyan dictator Col. Muammar Qaddafi, this sweeping war story stars Anthony Quinn as Omar Mukhtar, a Bedouin teacher-turned-guerrilla leader who spearheaded Libya's rebellion against the invading forces of Fascist Italy in the 1920s. With Oliver Reed, John Gielgud, and Rod Steiger as Mussolini. For this anniversary edition, director Moustapha Akkad recorded commentary tracks in both English and Arabic. 93 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital stereo, Arabic Dolby Digital stereo; audio commentary; "making of" documentary. Two-disc set.