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The Message (1977)

PG  177 min  -  Adventure | Biography | Drama   -  8 July 1977 (France)
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Handsomely-mounted historical epic concerns the birth of the Islamic faith and the story of the prophet Mohammed -- who... See full synopsis »

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Moustapha Akkad
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The Message -- It is the 7th century in Mecca, where powerful leaders are in conflict with Mohammad who attacks their way of life and the injustice it produces.
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Anthony Quinn ...
Irene Papas Irene Papas ...
Hind
Michael Ansara Michael Ansara ...
Johnny Sekka Johnny Sekka ...
Michael Forest Michael Forest ...
Khalid
Garrick Hagon ...
Damien Thomas Damien Thomas ...
André Morell André Morell ...
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
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Handsomely-mounted historical epic concerns the birth of the Islamic faith and the story of the prophet Mohammed -- who...  See full synopsis »

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Taglines:

In four decades only four... "The Robe" "The Ten Commandments" "Ben-Hur" and now... For the first time...the vast, spectacular drama that changed the world! See more »

Genres:

Adventure | Biography | Drama | History | War

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Details

Country:

Lebanon | Libya | Kuwait | Morocco | UK

Language:

English | Arabic

Release Date:

(France) See more »

Also Known As:

Al-Risâlah See more »

Filming Locations:

Libya See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$10,000,000 (estimated)
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Technical Specs

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Sound Mix:

4-Track Stereo (Germany) | Mono

Color:

Color (Eastmancolor)

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1
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Trivia

At its initial release, this movie was banned from many Middle-Eastern countries because the religious leaders didn't like the idea of having the Prophet Mohammed's story being made into a motion picture. See more »

Quotes

Hamza: Mohammed, when I hunt the desert at night, I know God is not kept in a house.
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Connections

Referenced in The Filth and the Fury (2000) See more »