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The Message

The Message

For the first time... the vast, spectacular drama that changed the world!

19767.22h 58m

Overview

In 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.

Directed by Moustapha Akkad
Written by Tawfiq Al-Hakim, Mohammad Ali Maher, A.B. Rahman El-Sharkawi
Produced by Harold Buck, Moustapha Akkad
Box OfficeBudget: $10.0MRevenue: $15.0M

Top Cast

Anthony Quinn

Anthony Quinn

Hamza

Irene Papas

Irene Papas

Hind

Michael Ansara

Michael Ansara

Abu Sufyan

Johnny Sekka

Johnny Sekka

Bilal

Michael Forest

Michael Forest

Khalid

Garrick Hagon

Garrick Hagon

Ammar

N

Nicholas Amer

Suheil

Damien Thomas

Damien Thomas

Zaid

André Morell

André Morell

Abu-Talib

Martin Benson

Martin Benson

Abu-Jahal

Themes & Keywords

middle eastmuslimislamreligionmuhammadarabmeccamonotheism

About The Message

The Message is a adventure, drama, action, history film released in 1976 exploring themes of middle east, muslim, islam, religion, muhammad, arab. Directed by Moustapha Akkad, it stars Anthony Quinn, Irene Papas, Michael Ansara. In 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.

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