The Message (1976)
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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.
Director: Moustapha Akkad
Genre: Adventure, Drama, Action, History
Runtime: 178 min
Release Date: March 9, 1976
Cast
- Anthony Quinn - Hamza
- Irene Papas - Hind
- Michael Ansara - Abu Sufyan
- Johnny Sekka - Bilal
- Michael Forest - Khalid
- Garrick Hagon - Ammar
- Nicholas Amer - Suheil
- Damien Thomas - Zaid
- André Morell - Abu-Talib
- Martin Benson - Abu-Jahal / Kisra - Persian Emperor
Screenplay
Music: Maurice Jarre
Editing: John Bloom
Production: Filmco International Productions, Falcon International Productions
Country: Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, United Kingdom, Lebanon, Kuwait, Morocco
Language: English
Budget: $10M
Box Office: $15M
Original Language: en
Themes
Religious Persecution and Search for Tolerance, Religious Divide and Conflict of Faith, Faith, Religion and Spirituality
Keywords
middle east, muslim, islam, religion, muhammad, arab, mecca, monotheism
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Message about?
- 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.
- Who directed The Message?
- The Message was directed by Moustapha Akkad.
- Who stars in The Message?
- The Message stars Anthony Quinn, Irene Papas, Michael Ansara, Johnny Sekka, Michael Forest, Garrick Hagon.
- How long is The Message?
- The Message has a runtime of 2h 58m (178 minutes).
- What genre is The Message?
- The Message is a Adventure, Drama, Action, History film.
- What is the budget of The Message?
- The Message had a budget of $10M.
- How much did The Message gross?
- The Message grossed $15M worldwide.
- Where was The Message produced?
- The Message was produced in Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, United Kingdom, Lebanon, Kuwait, Morocco.
- What are the themes of The Message?
- The themes of The Message include: Religious Persecution and Search for Tolerance, Religious Divide and Conflict of Faith, Faith, Religion and Spirituality.