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The Message

The Message

The Message

The Message

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

1976•2h 58m•

★7.2(395 ratings)

AdventureDramaAction

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.

Director

Moustapha Akkad

Writers

Tawfiq Al-Hakim, Mohammad Ali Maher, A.B. Jawdat El-Sahhar, A.B. Rahman El-Sharkawi, H.A.L. Craig

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Main 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

Nicholas Amer

Nicholas Amer

Suheil

Damien Thomas

Damien Thomas

Zaid

André Morell

André Morell

Abu-Talib

Martin Benson

Martin Benson

Abu-Jahal

Robert Brown

Robert Brown

Otba

Rosalie Crutchley

Rosalie Crutchley

Somaya

Full Crew

Direction

Director: Moustapha Akkad

Writing

Writer: Tawfiq Al-Hakim
Writer: Mohammad Ali Maher
Writer: A.B. Jawdat El-Sahhar
Writer: A.B. Rahman El-Sharkawi
Writer: H.A.L. Craig

Production

Producer: Harold Buck
Producer: Moustapha Akkad
Producer's Assistant: Mohammed Al-Sanousi

Music & Sound

Original Music Composer: Maurice Jarre

Cinematography

Director of Photography: Jack Hildyard

Editing

Editor: John Bloom

Art Direction

Production Design: Tambi Larsen
Art Direction: Norman Dorme
Production Design: Maurice Fowler
Art Direction: Abdel Monem Shokry

Costume & Make-Up

Costume Design: Phyllis Dalton

Keywords

middle eastmuslimislamreligionmuhammadarabmeccamonotheism

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Did You Know?

#1

The film's tagline is: "For the first time... the vast, spectacular drama that changed the world!"

#2

With a budget of $10.0M, the film grossed $15.0M — a profit of $5.0M (50% ROI).

#3

The runtime is 178 minutes (2h 58m).

#4

It was a co-production between: Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, United Kingdom, Lebanon, Kuwait, Morocco.

#5

The film was directed by Moustapha Akkad.

#6

The screenplay was written by Tawfiq Al-Hakim and Mohammad Ali Maher.

#7

The score was composed by Maurice Jarre.

#8

Cinematography was handled by Jack Hildyard.

#9

This title is listed on IMDb as tt0074896.

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Rating

7.2/10

Good

395 votes

Movie Information

Original Title:

The Message

Status:

Released

Age Rating:

PG

Language:

English

Country of Origin:

Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, United Kingdom, Lebanon, Kuwait, Morocco

Budget:

$10,000,000

Revenue:

$15,000,000

Production Companies:

Filmco International Productions

Falcon International Productions