The Message

The Message (1976)

30/07/1976 (GB)
Adventure, Drama, Action, History
2h 58m

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

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.

  • Moustapha AkkadDirector
  • Tawfiq Al-HakimWriter
  • H.A.L. CraigWriter
  • Status

    Released

  • Original Language

    English

  • Budget

    $10,000,000

  • Revenue

    $15,000,000

Keywords

  • epic
  • middle east
  • muslim
  • islam
  • religion
  • muhammad
  • arab
  • mecca
  • monotheism

Top Billed 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

Suheil

Damien Thomas

Damien Thomas

Zaid

André Morell

André Morell

Abu-Talib

Martin Benson

Martin Benson

Abu-Jahal / Kisra - Persian Emperor

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