The Message
Also known as Mohammad, Messenger of God, Message
1976 English film about Islam by Moustapha Akkad
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7.2In sixth-century Mecca, Prophet Muhammad receives his first revelation from God as a messenger. Three years later, he's not alone in his quest and publicly declares his prophecy. Muhammad is fought by Abu Sufian and his wife Hind, rulers of Mecca. Muhammad's followers are hunted and tortured but he continues his calling.
Released: 1976-03-09178 minDir: Moustapha AkkadAdventure, Drama, Action, HistoryBudget: $10.0MBox office: $15.0M
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Cast
- Anthony Quinn as Hamza
- Irene Papas as Hind
- Michael Ansara as Abu Sufyan
- Johnny Sekka as Bilal
- Michael Forest as Khalid
- Garrick Hagon as Ammar
Themes
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The Message (Arabic: الرِّسَالَة, romanized: Ar-Risālah) originally known as Mohammed, Messenger of God (Arabic: مُحَمَّد رَسُول الله, romanized: Muḥammad Rasūl Allāh) is a 1976 epic film directed and produced by Moustapha Akkad that chronicles the life and times of Muhammad, who is never directly depicted.
Released in separately filmed Arabic and English-language versions, The Message serves as an introduction to the early history of Islam. The international ensemble cast includes Anthony Quinn, Irene Papas, Michael Ansara, Johnny Sekka, Michael Forest, André Morell, Garrick Hagon, Damien Thomas, and Martin Benson. It was an international co-production between Libya, Morocco, Lebanon, Syria and the UK.