PG certificateThe Lion of the Desert is a Film programme that first aired in 2022 and has been classified a PG certificate.

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The Lion of the Desert (2022)

An uprising occurs in 1920s Libya against Italian fascist colonial rule. Mussolini personally assigns a sadistic general to use whatever means it takes to crush the revolt, leading to a bitter personal conflict between the colonisers and a rebel leader. Fact-based drama, starring Anthony Quinn, Oliver Reed, Rod Steiger and Irene Papas.

Genre: Film

Running Time: 220 minutes (approx)

Production Year: 2022

Classification: PG Certificate

Filmed in Colour

When is The Lion of the Desert next on TV?

It's next showing on Together TV February 22nd, 2:00pm and on Together TV Plus 1 February 22nd, 3:00pm. See more...

Cast (unconfirmed)

Image for Rod SteigerRod Steiger
Irene Papas
Image for Anthony QuinnAnthony Quinn
Image for John GielgudJohn Gielgud
Image for Oliver ReedOliver Reed
Raf Vallone
Andrew Keir
Gastone Moschin