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.
Anthony Quinn
as Omar Mukhtar
Rod Steiger
as Benito Mussolini
Oliver Reed
as Gen. Rodolfo Graziani
Irene Papas
as Mabrouka
Raf Vallone
as Colonel Diodiece
John Gielgud
as Sharif El Gariani
Andrew Keir
as Salem
Gastone Moschin
as Major Tomelli
Stefano Patrizi
as Lt. Sandrini
Adolfo Lastretti
as Colonel Sarsani
Sky du Mont
as Prince Amadeo
Τάκης Εμμανουήλ
as Bu-Matari
