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Lion of the Desert AKA Omar Mukhtar AKA Omar Mukhtar: Lion of the Desert (1980)
This movie is about Omar Mukhtar, a Muslim and Arabian rebellion who fought against the Italian conquering of Libya in WWII.Director: Moustapha Akkad
OVERALL: Draw-
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Extras:"The Making of an Epic" documentary (31:32)
Photo gallery
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Subtitles:None
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Aspect Ratio:1.78:1
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Picture Format:Anamorphic
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TV System:NTSC
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Soundtrack(s):English Dolby Digital 2.0 Dual Mono
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Pan & scan transfer.
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Extras:DISC ONE
* The Movie
Audio commentary by director/producer Moustapha Akkad (in English)
"The Making of an Epic" documentary (31:32)
DISC TWO
* The Movie
Audio commentary by director/producer Moustapha Akkad (in Arabic)
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Subtitles:None
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Aspect Ratio:1.78:1
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Picture Format:Anamorphic
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TV System:NTSC
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Soundtrack(s):DISC ONE:
English Dolby Digital 2.0 Dual Mono
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Notes:Pan & scan transfer.
All disc two extras are in Arabic.
Case incorrectly states the running time as 93min. -
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Extras:Deleted Scenes (5:21)
"Making of" featurette (19:49)
"The Making of an Epic" documentary (31:39)
Photo Gallery (1:55)
German Trailer (2:58)
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Subtitles:None
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:Anamorphic
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TV System:PAL
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Soundtrack(s):English Dolby Digital 2.0 stereo
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Notes:The featurette and German trailer are in German.
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Extras:"The Making of an Epic" documentary (31:39)
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Subtitles:Danish, Finnish, Norwegian, Swedish
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:Anamorphic
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TV System:PAL
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Soundtrack(s):English Dolby Digital 2.0 stereo
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Case type:Keep Case
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Subtitles:None
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:Non-Anamorphic
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TV System:PAL
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Soundtrack(s):English Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Case incorrectly states the aspect ratio as 1.85:1.
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Subtitles:None
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:Non-Anamorphic
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TV System:PAL
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Soundtrack(s):English Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Case incorrectly states the aspect ratio as 1.85:1.
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OVERALL: Draw
European Version:
The German release for the original aspect ratio of 2.35:1 in anamorphic widescreen, with extras.
Extended Version:
The US 25th anniversary edition is currently the only release we have specs for, with exclusive commentaries. Note the aspect ratio is cropped to 1.78:1.
Two versions are available:
- European version (163 mins)
- Extended version (173 mins)
Only an English language version was filmed. The film was dubbed into Arabic for Arabic language markets and not shot in both language like his previous film "The Message" (1976).
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CUTS:
- R1 America- Anchor Bay Entertainment - No cuts - European version (163:26 NTSC).
- R1 25th Anniversary Edition America- Anchor Bay Entertainment - No cuts - Extended version (173:26 NTSC).
- R2 Germany- WGF - No cuts - European version (156:19 PAL)
- R2 Scandinavia- Atlantic Film - No cuts - European version (156:19 PAL)
- R2 United Kingdom- Anchor Bay Entertainment - No cuts - European version (156:09 PAL).
- R2 United Kingdom- Digital Entertainment - No cuts - European version (156:09 PAL).
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Comparison added by Jari_Kovalainen on 19/11/05
Comparison last updated by James-Masaki_Ryan on 13/07/22UPDATE LOG:
21/01/10: Addition of the UK edition.
Please ensure you read our disclaimer.
25/07/15: Additions of the Germany, Scandinavia releases, removed "English subtitle" options from US 25th AE, changed UK ratio from 2.40:1 to 2.35:1, updated US runtimes, added ASINs, changed capitalization of title.
13/07/22: Added notes, updated year.
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