The Message (1976)
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: History, Drama, Adventure, Action
Runtime: 206 min
Release Date: July 30, 1976
Cast
- Abdallah Ghaith - Hamza ibn al-Muttalib
- Ali Ahmed Salem - Bilal ibn Rabah
- Mohamed El Arabi - Ammar ibn Yasir
- Mounir Moasery - Djafar ibn Abi Talib
- Ahmed Marei - Zayd ibn Harithah
- Habib Ageli - Houdhayfa ibn Utba
- Hamdy Ghaith - Abou Sufyan ibn Harb
- Mona Wassef - Hind bint Utba
- Hassan Al-Jundi - Abou al-Hakam
- Abd Arabi - Utba
Screenplay
Music: Maurice Jarre
Cinematography: Jack Hildyard
Editing: Hussein Afify
Production: Filmco International Productions
Country: Algeria, Kuwait, Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, Morocco, Saudi Arabia
Language: العربية, Français, English
Original Language: ar
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, monotheism
Trailer
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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 Abdallah Ghaith, Ali Ahmed Salem, Mohamed El Arabi, Mounir Moasery, Ahmed Marei, Habib Ageli.
- How long is The Message?
- The Message has a runtime of 3h 26m (206 minutes).
- What genre is The Message?
- The Message is a History, Drama, Adventure, Action film.
- Where was The Message produced?
- The Message was produced in Algeria, Kuwait, Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, Morocco, Saudi Arabia.
- 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.