The Message

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

19762h 58mNo ratings yet

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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.

Keywords

middle east
epic
religion
arab
muslim
islam
muhammad
mecca
monotheism

Details

Status: Released
Release date: March 9, 1976
Original language: English
Spoken languages: English
Countries: Kuwait, Lebanon, Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, Morocco, Saudi Arabia, United Kingdom
Production: Falcon International Productions,Filmco International Productions
Cast: Anthony Quinn,Irene Papas,Michael Ansara,Johnny Sekka,Michael Forest,Garrick Hagon,Nicholas Amer,Damien Thomas,André Morell,Martin Bensonand 26 more
Director: Moustapha Akkad
Writer: Tawfiq Al-Hakim,H.A.L. Craig,Mohammad Ali Maher,A.B. Rahman El-Sharkawi,A.B. Jawdat El-Sahhar
Producer: Moustapha Akkad,Harold Buck
Cinematography: Jack Hildyard
Music: Maurice Jarre
Budget: $10,000,000
Revenue: $15,000,000
IMDb: tt0074896