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The Message (1976)

Movie ★ 7.1 178 min

Adventure Drama Action History

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 Akkad Director Tawfiq Al-Hakim Writer Mohammad Ali Maher Writer A.B. Rahman El-Sharkawi Writer

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Quick facts

Released
March 9, 1976
Runtime
178 min
Rating
PG
Budget
$10.0M
Box office
$15.0M
IMDb
tt0074896
Country
Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, , , Kuwait,
Language
Studio
Filmco International Productions, Falcon International Productions

Themes

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 Robert Brown Robert Brown Otba Rosalie Crutchley Rosalie Crutchley Somaya Bruno Barnabe Bruno Barnabe Umaya Neville Jason Neville Jason Jaafar John Bennett John Bennett Salool Donald Burton Donald Burton Amr Earl Cameron Earl Cameron An-Najashi George Camiller George Camiller Waleed

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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.
When was The Message released?
The Message is a 1976 adventure, drama, action, history film.
Where can I watch The Message?
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